Vespasian. Silver Denarius (3.34 g), AD 69-79. Judaea Capta type. Antioch, AD 72/3. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Jewess seated right beneath palm-tree, head resting on hand in attitude of mourning; behind, emperor standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium. Hendin 1490; RIC 1558; RPC 1930; BN 319; BMC 510; RSC 645. Rare. A few tiny deposits scattered about. An unusually sharply struck example from this eastern mint. As usual, on a slightly porous planchet. Superb Extremely Fine. Value $3,000 - UP
Price realized | 3'300 USD |
Starting price | 2'400 USD |
Estimate | 3'000 USD |