Gemini, LLC
Auction X 13 January 2013
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Vespasian, fourree coupling rare Lugdunese obverse legend with Rome-mint aureus reverse type. 69-79 AD. Denarius, 2.93g. (6h). . , . Obv: IMP CAES VESPAS AVG TR P COS III Head laureate right. Rx: VIC - AVG across field, Victory standing right on globe, holding wreath and palm. . Fine.
Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection.
A plated ancient counterfeit coupling a rare obverse of Vespasian at Lugdunum in 71 AD (BM 363) with a Rome-mint reverse of aurei only (RIC 47). RIC 48 tentatively accepts a Rome-mint denarius of the VIC AVG type, but as Harry Sneh observed the only known specimen, Paris 48, is from the same reverse die as our present plated coin, so must itself also just be a plated ancient counterfeit.
Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection.
A plated ancient counterfeit coupling a rare obverse of Vespasian at Lugdunum in 71 AD (BM 363) with a Rome-mint reverse of aurei only (RIC 47). RIC 48 tentatively accepts a Rome-mint denarius of the VIC AVG type, but as Harry Sneh observed the only known specimen, Paris 48, is from the same reverse die as our present plated coin, so must itself also just be a plated ancient counterfeit.