Vespasian augustus, 69 - 79. Uncertain Western Mint. Denarius circa 69 to 70, AR 3.31 g. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVGVSTV Laureate head r. Rev. LIBERTAS – PVBLICA Libertas standing l., holding pileus and rod. C 259. BMC 360 note. RIC 1345 (this coin illustrated). CBN –.
Of the highest rarity, the finest of only two specimens known. A hairline flan crack
at nine o'clock on reverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex Gorny & Mosch sale 126, 2003, 2338. Privately purchased from Freeman & Sear on the 4th of August 2008.
Price realized | 1'000 CHF |
Starting price | 800 CHF |
Estimate | 1'000 CHF |