Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AV aureus (21mm, 7.28 gm, 12h). Rome, AD 73. IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS, laureate head of Vespasian right / VES-TA, round temple-shrine of Vesta with four columns and flight of steps leading up to the central tondo; within, statue of Vesta; to left and right, statue on base. RIC 549 (R). BMCRE --. Cohen 578. Calicó 691. Obverse a tad double-struck, evident at base of bust and some lettering. NGC (photo-certificate) Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection. Ex Goldberg 53 (Los Angeles, 24 May 2009), lot 1880.
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD