Lot 1986
Sale 75 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 78 (3.482 grams), obv. CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG around, laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. IMP XIX across, modius containing corn ears, (S.2293, RIC 110, BMC 216, RSC 216). Very fine, round and attractive.
The Reka-Devnia hoard of 81,044 silver coins contained 1725 coins of Vespasian but only 31 of this variety.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $110