Lot 3215

Description

Titus, restoration issue in the name of Augustus (issued A.D. 80). AE sestertius, Rome mint, (24.15 g), obv. seated radiate figure of Augustus left, rev. REST above large SC, (S.2579, RIC 401, C 548, BMC 261); Ae As, (9.58 g), obv. radiate head of Augustus left, rev. Eagle on globe, (S.2583, RIC 460); dupondius, (12.59 g), obv. radiate head of Augustus left, rev. Victory flying left with shield inscribed SPQR, (S.2580, RIC 446); restoration issue in the name of Germanicus, (issued A.D. 80), AE as, Rome mint, (11.91 g), obv. bare head to left of Germanicus, rev. S C in centre, (S.2598, RIC 228, C -, BMC 293) (illustrated). Toned, poor - good fine and rare. (4)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.