Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1426. Closing Date: 
  Wednesday, 14 June 2006. Estimate $10000 Sold 
  For $13400 

Titus. AD 79-81. AV Aureus (7.49 g, 6h). Rome 
mint. Struck AD 80. Laureate head right / 
Elephant, wearing armor, standing left. RIC II 
22a; Calico 774a (same dies). 

The elephant depicted here represents one of the numerous species displayed 
in the newly constructed Flavian Amphitheater, or Colosseum. Opened to the 
public during Titus' rule, in AD 80, and commemorated by Martial in de 
Spectaculis, the Colosseum was welcomed with great fanfare and games. 
During the opening ceremonies a great number of animals, including elephants, were 
exhibited . 

From the CNG Mail Bid Sale 72.
By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.