Lot 2795

Sale 110 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 78 (3.25 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). Toned, nearly very fine attractive patina, scarce.

The Reka-Devnia hoard of 81,044 silver coins contained 1725 coins of Vespasian but only 6 of this variety.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$300

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