Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126 | Auction date: 28 May 2024 |
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Lot description: SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.73 g, 12h). Dated "New Holy Year" 5 (AD 72/3). Laureate bust left, slight drapery / Eagle standing left on garlanded altar, with wings displayed, holding caduceus in beak, palm frond in right talon. McAlee 360/2 (this coin illustrated); RPC II 1975.4 (this coin); Prieur 138 (this coin illustrated). Toned, scratches in obverse field. Good VF. Attractive portrait in high relief. Very rare. Ex Peter Corcoran Collection (New York Sale LIV, 11 January 2022), lot 248; Michel Prieur Collection (Triton XXII, 7 January 2019), lot 583. Estimate: 1000 USD |