Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ As (28mm, 9.40 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative.

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3156. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ As (28mm, 9.40 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 77-78. Laureate head right; [globe at point of neck] / IVDA[EA] CAPT[A], palm tree; to left, collection of arms; to right, Jewess seated right in attitude of mourning; S C in exergue. RIC II 1233; Lyon 91; Hendin GBC 6, 6593. Fine, brown and green patina, roughness, some cleaning marks on reverse.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Mark M. Salton in 1957 for @ $8.


The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.