Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
Lot number: 50104 Price realized: 22,000 USD (Approx. 20,062 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: VESPASIAN, A.D. 69-79. AV Aureus (7.16 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 72-73. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. RIC-363; Hendin-6494; Cal-587. "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Palm tree; to left, Vespasian standing right, holding spear and parazonium, with foot on helmet; to right, Judaea seated right in attitude of mourning, head resting on hand. A VERY RARE and historically important type, this specimen presents a well centered, with a particular boldness to the portrait of the founder of the Flavian dynasty. Ex: Pinewood Collection. Estimate: $10000 - $15000 |