Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AE sestertius (34mm, 25.41 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Judaea Capta Commemorative, Rome, AD 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head of Vespasian right / VICTO-RIA-AVGVSTI, Victory standing right, left foot on helmet, affixing shield to palm tree; Judaea on right, seated right on pile of arms in attitude of mourning, S C in exergue. GBC 6, 6538. RIC II.1 221. Exceptionally attractive example for the type. Light green and red patina on deep umber surfaces. Crisply struck and perfectly centered with meticulous details remaining.
From the New England Collection
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Estimate: 7000-9000 USD