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January 2013 NYINC Sale - Ebert Part II & Sess. C 12 January 2013
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VESPASIAN, A.D. 69-79. AE Sestertius (24.2 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 76.
RIC-884. Laureate bust of Vespasian right; Reverse: Spes stands left holding flower, dividing "SC". Nicely struck and sharply detailed. Well rendered and artistically executed portrait of the emperor. Appealing deep green patina, with brick red undertones. Surfaces carefully smoothed, but very appealing in hand.ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE.
Estimate: $700
VESPASIAN, A.D. 69-79. AE Sestertius (24.2 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 76.
RIC-884. Laureate bust of Vespasian right; Reverse: Spes stands left holding flower, dividing "SC". Nicely struck and sharply detailed. Well rendered and artistically executed portrait of the emperor. Appealing deep green patina, with brick red undertones. Surfaces carefully smoothed, but very appealing in hand.ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE.
Estimate: $700