Lot 3798
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 78 (3.09 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, good very fine/ very fine attractive patina, very scarce.
Ex Superior, Los Angeles, in New York, December 9, 1994 (lot 931 part).
The Reka-Devnia hoard of 81,044 silver coins contained 1725 coins of Vespasian but only 6 of the variety.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $550