Watch List notes:

Vespasian, 69-79. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.36 g, 6 h), Rome, 77-78. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. COS VIII Mars standing front, head to left, holding spear with his right hand and trophy over his left shoulder; to right, grain ear. BMC 200. Cohen 129. RIC 937. Nicely toned. The reverse struck from a somewhat worn die and with a minor flan fault, otherwise, about very fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).