Lot 1034

Sale 57 · Important Australian & World Coins, Military Medals & Banknotes

Description

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 69-70, (3.20 grams), obv. [IMP] CAESAR VESPASIANVS [AVG], laureate head to right, rev. IVDAEA in exergue, Judaea seated to right weeping at foot of trophy, (S.777, RIC 15, RSC 226). Good very fine/very fine and rare in this condition.

The issue commemorates the victory of the Romans over the Jews in the first revolt.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$640