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Silver Denarius Of Roman Emperor Titus - FJ.1483
Origin: Israel (Sebastia, Samaria)
Circa: 79
AD
to 81
AD
Collection: Roman
Medium: Silver-Lapis Lazul
Additional Information: K.This splendid coin has been set in an 18 karat gold pendant and strung in a necklace with genuine lapis lazuli beads, genuine amethyst beads, and an 18 karat gold clasp.
£2,400.00
Location: Great Britain
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Titus Caesar Vespasianus; 30 December 39 – 13
September 81 AD) was Roman emperor from 79 to
81. A member of the Flavian dynasty, Titus
succeeded his father Vespasian upon his death.
Before becoming emperor, Titus gained renown as a
military commander, serving under his father in
Judea during the First Jewish–Roman War. The
campaign came to a brief halt with the death of
emperor Nero in 68, launching Vespasian's bid for
the imperial power during the Year of the Four
Emperors. When Vespasian was declared Emperor on
1 July 69, Titus was left in charge of ending the
Jewish rebellion. In 70, he besieged and captured
Jerusalem, and destroyed the city and the Second
Temple. For this achievement Titus was awarded a
triumph; the Arch of Titus commemorates his victory
to this day.
During his father's rule, Titus gained notoriety in
Rome serving as prefect of the Praetorian Guard, and
for carrying on a controversial relationship with the
Jewish queen Berenice. Despite concerns over his
character, Titus ruled to great acclaim following the
death of Vespasian in 79, and was considered a good
emperor by Suetonius and other contemporary
historians.
As emperor, Titus is best known for completing the
Colosseum and for his generosity in relieving the
suffering caused by two disasters, the eruption of
Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and a fire in Rome in 80.
After barely two years in office, Titus died of a fever
on 13 September 81. He was deified by the Roman
Senate and succeeded by his younger brother
Domitian
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