Lot 3137

Sale 124 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Medals, and Banknotes

Description

Vespasian, (AD 69-79), gold aureus, Rome mint, issued A.D. 74, (7.32 g), obv. laureate head right, around IMP CAESAR VESP AVG, rev. FORTVNA AVGVST around, Fortuna standing to left on garlanded base, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.2251, RIC 682, C.174, Calico 632, BMC 145). A few scratches on high points, nearly extremely fine and rare.

Ex Kunker Auction 326, lot 1355 with ticket.

Estimate
$8,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$7,500

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