Numismatica Ars Classica
Spring Sale 2020 25 May 2020
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The Roman Empire. Vespasian, 69 –79
Aureus 79, AV 20 mm, 6.97 g. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. TR POT X – COS VIIII Victory standing l., placing shield on trophy; below, captive l. . C 551. BMC 245. RIC 1067. Hendin 1470 (misdescribed). CBN –. Calicó 684.
Of the highest rarity, only very few specimens known and one of the most difficult aurei of
the Judean series. Several edge marks, possible traces of mounting, otherwise good fine
Ex NAC sale 67, 2012, Huntington, 285. Ex HSA 57.4817.
The Roman Empire. Vespasian, 69 –79
Aureus 79, AV 20 mm, 6.97 g. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. TR POT X – COS VIIII Victory standing l., placing shield on trophy; below, captive l. . C 551. BMC 245. RIC 1067. Hendin 1470 (misdescribed). CBN –. Calicó 684.
Of the highest rarity, only very few specimens known and one of the most difficult aurei of
the Judean series. Several edge marks, possible traces of mounting, otherwise good fine
Ex NAC sale 67, 2012, Huntington, 285. Ex HSA 57.4817.