Spanish Mint, possibly Tarraco
Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (possibly Tarraco) circa 69-70, AR 3.23 g. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head l. Rev. LIBERTAS – PVBLICA Libertas standing l., holding pileus and rod. C 259 var. (...AV). BMC 360. RIC 1339b. CBN –.
Very rare. An unusal and interesting portrait struck on excellent metal and a large flan.
Lovely light iridescent tone and extremely fine
Privately purchased from Freeman & Sear on the 26th of November 2002.