Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2073 Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $250
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SOLD $140
VESPASIAN, (A.D. 69-79), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 71, (26.9 grams), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IM[P CAES] VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P PP COS III, rev. around SPES AVGVSTA, Spes standing to left, offering flower to Vespasian, who stands to right facing her, accompanied by Titus and Domitian, (S.-, RIC 462 [R2], C.514). Spot of corrosion on the obverse and some surface tooling, dark green patina, fine and very rare.
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VESPASIAN, (A.D. 69-79), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 71, (26.9 grams), obv. laureate head ...
Estimate $250
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