Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AE sestertius (31mm, 21.66 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 2/5, smoothing. Judaea Capta issue. Rome, AD 72-73. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS IIII, laureate head of Vespasian right / Vespasian in triumphal quadriga right, holding reins in both hands and scepter in left, the car decorated with the emperor standing facing, branch in left hand and dragging captive by the hair with right hand. RIC II 388 var. (emperor holding branch). Hendin 1520 var. (Victory on side of car). Dark patina with orichalcum highlights. Very rare - only one example in sales archives.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD