Sale: CNG 67, Lot: 1367. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 September 2004.  Sold For $600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

DIVUS VESPASIAN. Died 79 AD. Æ Sestertius (27.29 gm). Rome mint. Struck under Titus, 80-81 AD. Legend around large S C / Radiate statue of Vespasian seated right on throne, holding sceptre and Victory, set on ornate car drawn by four elephants; each elephant has its own mahout. RIC I 144 (Titus); BMCRE 223 (Titus); Cohen 206. VF, Tiber patina, light flan flaws on obverse. Rare. ($750)

From the Tony Hardy Collection.