Vespasian. AD 69-79. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.37 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 75.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 689. Estimated: $ 15 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 12 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Vespasian. AD 69-79. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.37 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 75. IMP CΛESΛR VESPΛSIΛNVS ΛVG, laureate head right / COS VI in exergue, bull butting right, lashing his tail. RIC II 768; Calicó 620a (this coin illustrated); BMCRE 160; BN 137-8; Biaggi 312; Jameson –; Mazzini 112. A few minor marks on the edge. EF.

From the Jonathan P. Rosen Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 105, 10 May 2017), lot 848; Numismatic Fine Arts XXX (8 December 1992), lot 233; Leu 30 (28 April 1982), lot 330.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.