★ From the Michel Prieur Collection ★
SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Vespasian, with Titus as Caesar, 69-79. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 15.02 g, 12 h), RY 2 = 69/70. ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤ ΚΑΙΣΑ ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝΟΥ Laureate head of Vespasian to left, with slight drapery on his left shoulder, set on eagle with spread wings standing left. Rev. T ΦΛΑΥΙ ΟΥΕΣΠ ΚΑΙΣ ΕΤΟΥΣ ΝΕΟΥ ΙΕΡΟΥ / B Laureate head of Titus to right; to left, lituus. McAlee 331. Prieur 109 = RPC II 1944.6 ( this coin ). Rare. Minor scrape on the obverse and with light deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From an American collection and from the Michel Prieur Collection, Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 437, 6 February 2019, 331.
Price realized | 280 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |