Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSAAuction date: 8 May 2024
Lot number: 1048

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Lot description:


The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Titus caesar, 69 – 79.
Description
Sestertius, Roma circa 72-73, Æ 32 mm, 26.00 g. T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP IIII PONT TR POT III COS II Laureate head r. Rev. S – C Mars striding r., holding spear and trophy.
Reference
C 201
BMC Vespasian p. 146
RIC Vespasian 500
CBN Vespasian 645
Condition
A very attractive portrait, work of a skilled master engraver, struck in high relief.
Lovely light brown tone and extremely fine
Provenance
Rauch sale 102, 2016, 54

Estimate: 6000 CHF