Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSAAuction date: 8 May 2024
Lot number: 1049

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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 35 mm, 27.31 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 spectacular portrait of fine style struck in high relief on a very large flan. A very attractive dark patina somewhat smoothed on reverse field, otherwise good extremely fine / extremely fine
Provenance
CNG Mail Bid sale 60, 2002, 1594.

Estimate: 5000 CHF