Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Lot 3197    SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 4TH APRIL)    Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Estimate $220
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $420

ANCIENT ROMAN DENARII, including Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), Rome mint, issued A.D.72-3, (3.42 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus, (S.2282, RIC 42, RSC 45) (illustrated); another, issued 75 A.D., (2.61 g), obv. laureate head right, rev. Pax seated left holding branch, (S.2301, RIC 90, RSC 366); Titus, in honour of Vespasian, (A.D. 79-81), Rome mint, issued A.D. 80, (3.26 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. SC on circular shield supported by two capricorns back to back, globe below, (S.2569, RIC 63, RSC 497 [Vespasian], BMC 131 [Titus]); Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), Rome mint, issued A.D. 94, (3.32 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, rev. Minerva standing to left, (cf.S.2732, RIC 139, RSC 251); another, Rome mint, issued A.D. 90-1, (3.31 g), obv. laureate head right, rev. Minerva standing to left, (cf.S.2736, BMC 182, RIC 155, RSC 263). Toned, good fine - nearly extremely fine. (5)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.