Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (19mm, 3.40 gm, 6h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Rome, 21 December AD 69-early AD 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA, mourning Judaea, veiled and supporting head with left hand, seated right on ground before military trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, two shields, and greaves mounted on pole, two more shields at base. RIC II, Part 1, 2. Hendin 1479. Attractive transitional portrait with attributes of Vitellius. Lustrous surfaces with reddish toning around the devices.
From the Kentfield Collection.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD