Lot 4289

Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Vespasian, (69-79 A.D.), silver denarius, (3.17 g.), Rome Mint, issued 70 A.D., obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG around, laureate head to right of Vespasian, rev. COSITER [TR POT], Mars naked except for cloak walking right, holding spear in right hand and aquila, (cf.S.2284, RIC II 23, BMC 11, BN 12, RSC 87). Toned, very fine, rare.

Ex Superior Auctions, USA, December 9, 1994 (lot 932).

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$170

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