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Historical Background
Titus. Aureus. 73 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 1. 551, Vespasian). (Bmcre-110, Vespasian). (Calicó-744). Anv.: T CAES IMP VESP CEN, laureate head to right. Rev.: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, leaning on column to right, holding olive branch and winged caduceus over tripod to left. . 7,14 g.
Beautiful and expressive portrait. Knock on edge. Rare.
Although struck under Vespasian, this gold issue portrays his son and heir Titus as Caesar, the title reserved for the designated successor. Its reverse types belong to the broader Flavian propaganda program that followed the Jewish War of AD 66-70 and the triumph celebrated by Vespasian and Titus in AD 71.
Within this context appeared such issues as Judaea Capta, Mars Victor, Roma Victrix, and numerous types alluding to Pax, understood as the peace imposed after Rome’s victory over Judaea. The construction of the Templum Pacis, ordered by Vespasian and intended to house part of the spoils from the Temple of Jerusalem, including the celebrated Menorah, further reinforced this ideological program.
It is possible that this issue was connected with the financing of those building works, perhaps even through the use of gold derived from the war booty. Choice VF/VF. Est...6000,00.
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