Lot 3711

Description

Vespasian, (69-79 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 76 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.69 grams, RIC 99a, BMC 180, C.121, Obv. Laureate head of Vespasian to r. around IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG outwards, Rev. COS VII across. Eagle standing on cippus (altar) with head to l.; another issued 77-8 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.23 grams, RIC 108, BMC 211, C.137, Obv. Laureate head of Vespasian to l. around IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG outwards, Rev. COS VIII Prow to r. star of eight major rays and two smaller rays; another issued 72-73 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.27 grams, RIC 50, BMC 71, C.574, Obv. Laureate head of Vespasian to r. around IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, Rev. VES TA, Vesta standing l. holding simpulum and sceptre; another issued 74 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.17 grams, RIC 73, BMC 137, C.361a, Obv. Laureate head of Vespasian to r. around IMP CAESAR VESP AVG outwards, Rev. PON MAX TR P COS V, Winged caduceus. Very good - fine, (113-4, 117-8). (4)