CNG 88, Lot: 1257. Estimate $500. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.48 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early AD 70. Laureate head right / IVDAEA in exergue, trophy; to right, Jewess, in attitude of mourning, seated right. RIC II 2; Hendin 1479; RSC 226. Good VF, slightly oval flan. Excellent metal quality.

From the Sierra Collection. Ex Ponterio 124 (17 January 2003), lot 441 (obv. photo incorrect in catalogue).