Lot 3608

Sale 63 · Important Australia Coins & Banknotes, World Coins & War Medals, Featuring Highlights of the Moran Collection

Description

Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch ad Orentem (Antioch), Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver tetradrachm (14.718 grams), issued 69-79, obv. Vespasian laureate head to right, around AYTOKP[ATWP KAICAP CEBA CTOCO **UEC]P*ACIANOC, rev. eagle standing facing on club, wings spread, head to left, around [ETOYC] NEOU IEROU B, (cf.S.736, Wruck 78). Weak in places, otherwise nearly fine and rare.

The reverse legend indicates the second year of tribunician power and this corresponds to A.D. 69-70.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$60