Vespasian. AD 69-79. AV Aureus (18mm, 7.03 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?). Struck circa late AD 69-70. VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1037.
Closing Date: Sep 26 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Gold

Estimate: $ 2 000

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Vespasian. AD 69-79. AV Aureus (18mm, 7.03 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?). Struck circa late AD 69-70. Laureate head right / Mars Ultor advancing right, holding transverse spear and trophy over shoulder. RIC II.1 1297; CSB Au-2 (dies A2/Rma3); Calicó 651 (same dies as illustration). Slightly granular surfaces, chemically cleaned at one time. Not suitable for encapsulation. VF.

Ex Libertas Collection; Superior (19 August 1975), lot 3062.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 10:12:00 ET.

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