Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSAAuction date: 8 May 2024
Lot number: 1046

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Lot description:


The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Vespasian augustus, 69 – 79.
Description
Sestertius, Roma 71, Æ 33 mm, 25.36 g. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head r. Rev. ROMA S – C Roma, helmeted and in military attire, standing l., holding Victory on globe and spear.
Reference
C 419
BMC 560
RIC 190
CBN 525
Condition
A bold portrait of fine style and a lovely light brown patina. Minor area of
weakness on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine

Estimate: 3500 CHF