Lot 3552
Sale 76 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 78 (3.430 grams), obv. IMP CAESAR VESPA[SIANVS AVG] around, laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. [C]OS VI[I] across, eagle standing on altar with head to right, (cf.S.2287, RIC 98a, BMC 179, RSC 122). Very fine or better, round and attractive.
The Reka-Devnia hoard of 81,044 silver coins contained 1725 coins of Vespasian but only 6 of this variety.
- Estimate
- $160
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $110