Divus Titus Colosseum Sestertius Replica | Hand-Struck Bronze Coin

Why collectors buy this piece

• Rare posthumous Colosseum type issued after the deification of Titus
• Closely associated with the Flavian Amphitheatre and the imperial memory of the Flavian dynasty
• Distinct from the lifetime Titus Colosseum sestertius, with a stronger memorial and dynastic character
• Strong appeal for collectors of Roman architecture, Flavian coinage, and posthumous imperial issues
• Faithfully reproduced using traditional hand-striking methods
• Each coin is intentionally irregular — like ancient originals

Best suited for collectors seeking a rarer Colosseum coin type connected to the deified Titus, Domitianic commemoration, and the posthumous afterlife of Flavian imperial imagery.

Overview & Craftsmanship

This Divus Titus Colosseum sestertius is a hand-struck solid bronze replica inspired by the rare posthumous Roman issue struck after the death and deification of Titus. Celebrated for its depiction of the Flavian Amphitheatre, the type stands apart from the lifetime Titus Colosseum sestertius by preserving the same monumental architectural subject within a more memorial and dynastic context.

Each piece is individually struck by hand rather than cast, preserving the irregular flan, varied relief, and surface character associated with ancient bronze coinage. Unlike machine-pressed reproductions, hand-struck replicas retain the depth, individuality, and visual character that make ancient-style coinage so distinctive.

Historical & Numismatic Background

• The Divus Titus Colosseum sestertius is an exceptionally rare posthumous Roman bronze type depicting the Flavian Amphitheatre, better known today as the Colosseum.
• Unlike the better-known lifetime issue of Titus, this version was struck under Domitian after Titus’ death and deification, giving the type a more memorial and dynastic significance.
• The coin preserves the extraordinary architectural appeal of the Colosseum design while shifting the message from living imperial celebration to posthumous commemoration.
• For collectors, this makes the type especially compelling: it combines Roman architectural history, Flavian dynasty imagery, and the numismatic rarity of a deified imperial issue.
• It is best understood not as a duplicate of the main Titus Colosseum type, but as a rarer continuation of the same monumental coin theme in a new political context.

Numismatic References:

This replica is inspired by ancient issues documented in standard numismatic references, including:

– RIC: 131

Technical Details & Variations

Type: Divus Titus, Colosseum sestertius replica

Denomination represented: Æ Sestertius

Authority / Mint: Rome

Era represented: 81-82 AD

Material: Solid bronze (Æ)

Weight: approx. 28-32 gr

Dimensions: approx. 33-36 mm

Manufacturing method: Hand-struck (hammered)

Obverse: Colosseum seen from front and above between obelisk on base (Meta Sudans) and porticoed building of two stories (Baths of Titus)
Legend:
Anepigraphic

Reverse: Titus, togate, seated left holding branch and roll on curule chair set on globe among arms
Legend:
DIVO AVG T DIVI VESP F VESPASIAN, SC in exergue

Due to the traditional hand-striking process, variations in weight, diameter, strike, and surface are expected.

Intended Use

Suitable for:

– collectors of ancient and historical coinage

– academic or educational reference

– museum or exhibition display

– historically accurate reenactment

– high-quality numismatic gifts

Replica Disclaimer

This item is a hand-struck replica inspired by ancient coinage. It is not an original ancient coin.

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