Nomos

Auction 22  –  22 June 2021

Nomos, Auction 22

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Tu, 22.06.2021, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

Vespasian with Agrippa II, 50-100. (Bronze, 28.5 mm, 18.29 g, 12 h), 69-79, Caesarea Maritima in Judaea, year IΔ (14) of the 2nd reign of Agrippa = 73-74. ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΟΥΕCΠΑCI KAICAPI CEBACTΩ Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. ET ΔI /BA AΓPI-ΠΠΑ Tyche standing left, holding grain ears and cornucopia. BMC 6-8. Hendin 1301. Meshorer 7. RPC 2243 (same obverse die). RPC Online 2243.6 (this coin serves as the main image for the type). An impressively well-struck and centered example, with very attractive surfaces, easily among the best known of its type. Nearly extremely fine.

From a Swiss collection, and that of Yacob and Tali Shavleyan, ex Classical Numismatic Group 85, 15 September 2010, 685.

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Price realized 3'000 CHF
Starting price 1'600 CHF
Estimate 2'000 CHF
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