Vespasian, 69 – 79

Aureus 79, AV 18 mm, 6.33 g. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. TR POT X – COS VIIII Victory standing l., placing shield on trophy; below, captive l. . C 551. BMC 245. RIC 1067. Hendin 1470 (misdescribed). CBN –. Calicó 684.
Of the highest rarity, only very few specimens known and one of the most difficult aurei of
the Judean series. Scuff on obverse and marks, otherwise good fine

From the collection of a Mentor.