Lot 1696
Sale 75 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), gold aureus, Rome mint, issued A.D. 78-79, (7.196 grams), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, rev. Annona enthroned to left, holding a sack of corn ears on lap, ANNONA AVG around, (S.2247 [£1000 VF], RIC 131(a), Cal.590, BMC 290, CBN 256, cf.C.27). Very fine and rare.
- Estimate
- $3,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,700