Lot 4827
Sale 104 · 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 (3.18 g), obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG around, laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. COS VII across, eagle standing on altar with head to right, (cf.S.2287, RIC 99a, BMC 180, RSC 121). Good very fine with some mint bloom and attractive toning, scarce.
The Reka-Devnia hoard of 81,044 silver coins contained 1725 coins of Vespasian but only 6 of this variety.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Passed in