Lot 3417
Sale 86 · Important Australian, World & Ancient Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Byzantium (or Philippi?) mint, issue of A.D. 70, (3.200 grams), obv. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TRP PP, laureate head to right, rev. PACI AVGVSTAE, Victory advancing to left holding wreath, lower left field a monogram of **QU*, (cf.S.2270, RIC 323, RSC 278a). Traces of original mint bloom, irregular flan, nearly extremely fine and a rare type.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 66 (lot 3564) and previously from Freeman & Sear, Los Angeles Mini, Auction Sale 3, December 10, 1996 (No.361 illustrated, realised US$308).
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $180