Lot 2015

Description

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 69-70, (2.87 grams), obv. [IMP CAE]SAR VESPASIAN[VS AVG], laureate head to right, rev. IVDAEA in exergue, Judaea seated to right weeping at foot of trophy, (S.2296, RIC 15, BMC 37, RSC 226, H.759 [198]); another from Rome mint, issued A.D. 74-75, (3.39 grams), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around [IM]P CAESAR VESPASIANVS A[VG], rev. Victory standing to left, on prow of galley, holding wreath and palm, PON MAX TR P COS VI around, (S.2303, RIC 93, RSC 368). First coin fair, second with off centred obverse, otherwise very fine and scarce. (2)

Ex Antiquarius, New Zealand with their tickets.