Roman Provincial Coins
Lot 1989 SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Provincial Coins
Estimate $70
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SOLD $50
EGYPT, Alexandria, Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), bronze obol, (11.85 g), dated year 6 = 73-74 A.D., obv. AYTOK KAI**S SEBA OUESPA[SIANOU]*, laureate, head right, rev. bust of Sarapis to right L S before (date), (cf.S.2383, RPC II, 2444, BMC 257, Dattari 401, Milne 432, Koln 300); another similar, dated year 7 = 74-75 A.D., (8.59 g), obv. similar, rev. bust of Isis with horns and disc to right, LZ before, (cf.S.2384, RPC II, 2445, BMC 267, Dattari 386, Milne 432, Koln 301). Fine, second with inactive green patination, first brown, both scarce. (2)
Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection, first with Baldwins very old ticket priced; RPC notes only a few known of these two types.
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