Lot 104: VESPASIAN. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius. Uncertain mint. Struck 69-70 AD. RIC Plate Coin. Unique?.

AUCTION: Sale 222

Description

VESPASIAN. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (18mm - 2.98 g). Uncertain mint. Struck 69-70 AD. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / GENIVS P R, Genius standing left, holding patera in right hand, cornucopia ion left, altar before. RIC II 1356 (this coin illustrated); BMCRE -; RSC -; BN -. Good VF, toned, some porosity.

The authors of RIC site only this coin for this variety, with the note "Seen at British Museum, 1980".

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 104
Listing #: 212106
Closed: Thursday, February 19, 2009 7:26:00 PM CT
Estimate: $250

Sold Winning Bid: $1,235
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 104
Listing #: 212106
Closed: Thursday, February 19, 2009 7:26:00 PM CT
Estimate: $250