Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 98 12 December 2016
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The Roman Empire
Vespasian, 69 – 79
Denarius, Antiochia 72-73, AR 3.39 g. [IMP CAE]S VESP AVG P M COS IIII Laureate head r. Rev. Jewess seated r. under palm-tree in attitude of mourning. Behind palm tree, Emperor standing r. with l. foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium. C 645. BMC 510. RIC 1558. CBN 318. RPC 1930.
Light iridescent tone, obverse slightly off-centre, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Künker sale 257, 2014, 8479.
An historical Jewish War reverse type with an Eastern style portrait. AMP