Lot 4275

Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes

Description

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issue of middle of A.D. 71, (26.50 grams), obv. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head to right, rev. Concordia seated to left, sacrificing out of patera over altar and holding cornucopiae, S C in exergue, around CONCOR AVG, (S.-, RIC 416, C.62). Dark green patina, minor corrosion spot on edge of reverse, otherwise very fine, a good very fine portrait, rare.

Ex Numismatic Ars Classica, Zurich, Auction Sale P May 12, 2005 (lot 1958).

Estimate
$700
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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