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Triton XXV 11-12 Jan 2022
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Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Sestertius (32.5mm, 23,91 g, 6h). "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Rome mint. Struck AD 73. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P P P COS IIII C[E]NS, laureate head right / S • C in exergue, Vespasian standing right in triumphal quadriga right, holding [branch] in right hand and scepter in left; on currus, relief of Victory holding wreath and palm frond. RIC II.1 577 (same dies as illustration); Hendin 6571 (same dies as illustration); BMCRE 659 (same dies); BN –; NAC 52, lot 374 (same dies; hammer CHF 75,000). Dark brown patina, minor roughness and metal flaws. VF. Extremely rare. Missing from most major collections of Judaean coins offered in public auctions.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Edward Janis Collection (Coin Galleries, 14 April 1999), lot 245.
This historically intriguing issue of the Judaean series refers to the triumphal parade held in Rome to celebrate Rome's victory over the Jews and to display the treasures taken from the them during the Jewish War.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Edward Janis Collection (Coin Galleries, 14 April 1999), lot 245.
This historically intriguing issue of the Judaean series refers to the triumphal parade held in Rome to celebrate Rome's victory over the Jews and to display the treasures taken from the them during the Jewish War.