Vespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D.
RS116544. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 777, RSC II 368, BMCRE II 166, BnF III 142, SRCV I 2303, Hunter I 54, gF, centered, toned, scratches, edge cracks, 2.786g, 19.3mm, 180o, Rome mint, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG (Latin: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus - supreme commander, caesar, Vespasian, emperor), laureate head right; reverse PON MAX TR P COS VI (Latin: Pontifex Maximus Tribunicia Potestate Consul Sextum - high priest, holder of Tribunitian power, consul for the 6th time), Victory standing left on prow, raising wreath in right hand, palm frond over shoulder in left hand
During the Jewish wars, Titus had begun a love affair with Berenice, sister of the Jewish king Agrippa II. The Herodians had collaborated with the Romans during the rebellion, and Berenice herself had supported Vespasian in his campaign to become emperor. In 75, she returned to Titus and openly lived with him in the palace as his promised wife. The Romans were wary of the eastern queen and disapproved of their relationship. When the pair was publicly denounced by Cynics in the theater, Titus caved in to the pressure and sent her away.