Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Sale 134    20–24 Nov 2023   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 3790    SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV)    Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $180

TITUS, as Caesar, (A.D. 79-81), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issue of A.D. 74-79, (3.40 g), obv. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS, laureate head to right, rev. Mars naked standing to left, holding trophy and spear, COS VI, (S.2439, RIC V196, BMC V222, RSC 66) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 74, (3.23 g), obv. head of Vespasian to right, rev. winged caduceus, (S.2299, RIC 75, RSC 362); Nero, (A.D. 54-68), silver denarius, issued c.65-66, Rome Mint, (2.91 g), obv. laureate head to right of Nero, rev. Salus seated to left on throne, holding patera, (cf.S.1945, RIC 52, BMC 90, RSC 314). Poor - very fine. (3)

Ex John J. Veltmeyer Collection.

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    Estimate $150

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