Vespasian augustus, 69 - 79. Uncertain Western Mint. Denarius circa 69 to 70, AR 2.99 g. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. GENIVS – P R Genius standing l., holding patera over altar and cornucopiae. C –. BMC –. RIC 1356 (this coin illustrated, seen at BM in 1980). CBN –.
Possibly unique. Attractive old cabinet tone, minor area of corrosion,
otherwise good very fine / very fine
Ex V-Auctions sale 222, 2009, 104. Privately purchased from H. Sneh on the 9th of April 2011
Despite the low weight we believe that this coin is not plated.
Price realized | 950 CHF |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |