EGYPT. Alexandria. Vespasian, 69-79. Tetradrachm (Billon, 24 mm, 13.20 g, 12 h), Dated regnal year B (2) = 69-70. [ΑΥΤΟΚ ΚΑΙΣ] ΣΕΒΑ ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝΟΥ Laureate head of Vespasian to right; below chin, LB. Rev. Nike flying to left with wreath and palm. Dattari 360. Geissen 276-277. RPC II, 2412. Toned. Fine.
From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired from Alexandria Coin Sales (Joe Gallo) in 1974.
This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.