Lot 1987
Sale 75 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 78-79, (3.434 grams), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG, rev. Annona seated to left holding bunch of corn ears on lap, ANNONA AVG around, (S.2280 [£65VF], RIC 131a, RSC 28). Very fine or better and scarce.
The Reka-Devnia hoard contained 1725 denarii of Vespasian but only 53 of this variety.
- Estimate
- $180
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $90