Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 3231 SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 21ST NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $100
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SOLD $480
VESPASIAN, (A.D. 69-79), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 71, (28.02 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P PP COS III, rev. around to left, ROMA, Roma standing to left, holding Victory and spear, (S.2331, RIC 443, C.419). Old brown patina, a few areas of verdigris, good very fine with a strong portrait, scarce.
Ex Neal Archer Collection. Private purchase c.1980-1.
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