Lot 4687

Description

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 78, (3.47 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, rev. Modius and seven ears of corn, IMP XIX across, (S.2293, RIC 110, RSC 216); Divus Vespasian, died AD 79, struck under Titus, (A.D. 80-81), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 79, (3.09 grams), obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head to right, rev. slow qudriga left, car ornamented with two figures brandishing spears on side and Victories flanking quadriga above,EX SC below, (cf.S.2506, RIC 361, RSC 146). Lightly toned, very fine and scarce. (2)

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously CNG Auction 202, lot 210 and 214.