Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AE sestertius (33mm, 24.78 gm, 6h). NGC VF 4/5 - 2/5. Rome, AD 71. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA-CAPTA, palm tree in center; bearded Jew (on left) standing right, his hands tied behind his back, facing helmet hanging on spear above grounded shield behind, Judaea (on right) seated right on cuirass in attitude of mourning, resting left elbow on knee and supporting head with her left hand, grounded shield before; S C in exergue. RIC II 233. Hendin 1509a.
From the Morris Collection
Extremely rare variety with helmet in left field. Only three examples in sales archives.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 800-1200 USD