Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 1950 Session 6 (9.30am Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $600
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SOLD $560
VESPASIAN, (A.D.69-79), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 71, (24.9 grams), obv. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head to right, rev. Mars advancing to right, holding transverse spear and trophy over shoulder, SC across, (S.2335, RIC 447, C.440). Attractive portrait nearly very fine and rare.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Sale 45 (March 1998) (lot 1967).
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Estimate $600
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