CNG 88, Lot: 1258. Estimate $500. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.03 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early AD 70. Laureate head right / IVDAEA in exergue, palm tree; to right, Jewess, arms bound behind, seated right. RIC II 4; Hendin 1480; RSC 229. Good VF, toned. Bold details on captive. Rare.

From the Sierra Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 142 (10 October 2005), 2350.