Divus Vespasian. Died AD 79. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.07 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck under Titus, AD 80-81.Triton XXIV Merani Collection – Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold Sold For $ 9 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Divus Vespasian. Died AD 79. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.07 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck under Titus, AD 80-81. DIVVS ΛVGVSTVS VESPΛSIΛNUS, laureate head right / EX S C in exergue, slow quadriga left, with tensa (car) in form of small temple, showing front, with pediment and one side; in front, standing figure; on roof, quadriga in center, wreath-bearing Victories to left and right; on side, two standing figures (Mars and Minerva?). RIC II.1 360 (Titus – R2); Hendin 1580; Calicó 629; BMCRE 118 (Titus); BN 92-3 (Titus); Adda –; Biaggi –; Jameson –; cf. Mazzini 146 (Denarius). Toned, scratches on obverse, banker’s mark on reverse, some deposits. Good Fine. Rare. |