Roman Empire. Titus (AD 79-81). AV Aureus,Titus as Caesar (AD 69-79). Rome, AD 76 - Aeternitas holding heads of the Sun and Moon

Titus Caesar (AD 69-79) AV Aureus, 6,89 g, 18 mm Rome mint, AD 76. The reverse shows Aeternitas, to propagate Titus loyalty to the empire during a turbulent period, after his relationship with the princess Berenike. Aeternitas is the divine personification of eternity, symbolising permanence and the everlasting nature of the Roman Empire. SOL and LUNA to add another dimension to the imagery: by possessing both day and night in her grasp, Aeternitas demonstrates her dominion over all time. Obv: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS •, laureate head of Titus right. Rev: AETER-NITAS, Aeternitas, draped and veiled, standing left, holding heads of the Sun and Moon, lighted altar at feet to left. very fine - Rare! Ref: RIC 866. As a Viennese coin dealer, I guarantee the authenticity of my coins. All coins are sent with an invoice.