Lot 174: Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. Æ sestertius. Judaea Capta issue. Rome, A.D 71.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 12 (Auction 309)

Description

Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. Æ sestertius (33 mm, 20.8 g, 7 h). Judaea Capta issue. Rome, A.D 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR [P P P] COS III, laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA CAPTA, S C in exergue, palm tree; to left, emperor standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium; to right, Jewess seated right on cuirass, in attitude of mourning. RIC 167; Hendin 1504; BMC 543; BN 497-8. Rough tan-brown patina. Obscured but complete legend on the reverse. Fine.

From the Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 174
Listing #: 233053
Closed: Thursday, July 10, 2014 5:57:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $90
1 Bid(s)

Description

From the Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 174
Listing #: 233053
Closed: Thursday, July 10, 2014 5:57:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150