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The Boscoreale hoard, found in 1895, was deposited in 79 AD, just before the eruption of the Vesuvius. The coins distinguish themselves by their reddish patina, a result from the sulphur in the pyroclastic cloud reacting with the gold.
Nero. Rome, ca 65-66 AD. AU aureus, 7.38 g.
Titus. Rome, 79 AD. AR denarius, 3.43 gr.
Laureate head of Titus right / rostral column topped by radiate male figure standing facing, with spear and parazonium.
BMC 28, RIC² 47.
Very rare with head to the left. Nearly extremely fine.
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