Lot 2023

Sale 59 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes

Description

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 69-70, (2.8 grams), obv. IM[P CAESAR V]ESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head to right, rev. [I]VDAEA in exergue, Judaea seated to right weeping at foot of trophy, (S.777, RIC 15, RSC 226). Very good.

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

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$130