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Lot 62: VESPASIAN. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck 79 AD. 
AUCTION: Sale 257
- Sold Winning Bid: $222
- 14 Bid(s)
Description
VESPASIAN. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (18mm - 3.21 g). Rome mint. Struck 79 AD. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / TR POT X COS VIIII, capricorn left, globe beneath. RIC II 1058; BMCRE 251; BN 219; RSC 554. VF, toned, some scratches on both sides.
This denarius was issued in the final six months of the emperor's life. The precision in the dating is facilitated by the reference to Vespasian's ninth consulship (COS VIIII) assumed on New Year's Day, 79. He died on June 24.
Lot Details
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 62
- Listing #: 186783
- Closed: Thursday, December 30, 2010 6:02:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $100