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January 2017 NYINC Auction 12-14 January 2017
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VESPASIAN, A.D. 69-79. AE Sestertius (25.04 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 71. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
RIC-159var. "IMP CAE VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III" Laureate bust of Vespasian facing right; Reverse: "IVDAEA CAPTA", Palm tree, captive at left standing facing right, Judaea at right seated on cuirass facing right in attitude of mourning, arms and shields surrounding figures, "S C" in exergue. An interesting variety with the "S" in "CAES" on the obverse legend not present, noted in RIC II. Terrific strike, well centered on a flan that almost appears medallic. Surface porosity evident, though a attractive tawny hue pervades this piece. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
From the Michael Druck Collection.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00
RIC-159var. "IMP CAE VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III" Laureate bust of Vespasian facing right; Reverse: "IVDAEA CAPTA", Palm tree, captive at left standing facing right, Judaea at right seated on cuirass facing right in attitude of mourning, arms and shields surrounding figures, "S C" in exergue. An interesting variety with the "S" in "CAES" on the obverse legend not present, noted in RIC II. Terrific strike, well centered on a flan that almost appears medallic. Surface porosity evident, though a attractive tawny hue pervades this piece. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
From the Michael Druck Collection.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00