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No 631 Roman Gold Aureus of Julia Titi

No 631 Roman Gold Aureus of Julia Titi Image

Julia Titi was the daughter of Titus and Marcia Furmilla. Her uncle Domitian fell in love with her and she lived with him as his wife.

This aureus shows a draped bust facing right on the obverse with the legend ‘IVLIA AVGVSTA’

The reverse shows a peacock stading facing front with its tail in splendour. It bears the legend ‘DIVI TITI FILIA’

This is a consecration coin issued under her uncle and lover, Domitian, shortly after her death, which is now thought to be AD 89.

The original was Sear 866 with a value of £25,000.

Note: This reproduction has a thicker flan than the original coin.

Your Price:£4.45
Weight:8.90 g