Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Lot 3195    SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 4TH APRIL)    Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Estimate $220
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $500

ANCIENT ROMAN DENARII, including Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), Rome mint, issued A.D. 70, (2.95 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. Pax seated to left holding olive branch and caduceus, (S.2285, RIC 10, RSC 94h); another, issued A.D.72-3, (3.48 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus, (S.2282, RIC 42, RSC 45); Titus as Caesar, (A.D. 79-81), Rome mint, issued A.D. 75, (3.36 g), obv. laureate head of Titus to right, rev. Pax seated to left, holding olive branch, (S.2446, RIC 185 [Vespasian], RSC 162) (illustrated); Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), Rome mint, issued A.D. 94, (3.71 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, rev. Minerva standing to left, holding javelin and thunderbolt, (cf.S.2732, RIC 173, RSC 279); another, issued A.D. 90-1, (3.18 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, rev. Minerva standing to left, holding spear, (cf.S.2736, BMC 182, RIC 155, RSC 263). Toned, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (5)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.