| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61408 | Auction date: 13 October 2024 |
| Lot number: 25174 Price realized: 2,800 USD (Approx. 2,563 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (19mm, 3.43 gm, 5h). NGC AU 4/5 - 5/5. Rome, 21 December AD 69-early AD 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA, mourning Judaea, veiled and supporting head with left hand, seated right on ground to right of military trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, two shields, and greaves mounted on pole, two more shields at base. GBC 6, 6509. RIC II.1, 2. Bright, flashy example in great condition. Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs land tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. He gained distinction during Claudius' invasion of Britain in AD 43-44 and won a Consulship in AD 51, but fell from imperial favor when he dozed off during one of Nero's musical performances. When a Jewish faction in the province of Judaea rebelled and massacred the local Roman garrison in AD 66, Nero sent Vespasian at the head of three legions to crush the revolt. Through his able son Titus, Vespasian gained the friendship and support of Mucianus, governor of Syria, who had another three legions at his disposal. When the collapse of Nero's regime in AD 68 led to a free-for-all for the throne, with Galba, Otho, and Vitellius following in quick succession, Vespasian realized he had the means and ability to make his own try for supreme power. On 1 July AD 69, the legions of Alexandria, Egypt declared Vespasian as emperor. He decided on a policy of blockade and attrition to defeat Vitellius, but the sudden declaration of support by the Danubian legions and their invasion of Italy in the fall of AD 69 brought a much quicker victory. Vitellius was executed on 20 December, and the Senate proclaimed Vespasian emperor two days later. Arriving in Rome the following October, Vespasian celebrated a magnificent triumph for the Judaean campaign before launching an austerity program to put the Empire's finances on sound footing. His decade of rule was largely untroubled by revolts and conspiracies. Upon his death due to a sudden illness in AD 79 he was widely and sincerely mourned, and power passed smoothly to his son Titus. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-vespasian-ad-69-79-ar-denarius-19mm-343-gm-5h-ngc-au-4-5-5-5/a/61408-25174.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61408-10132024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > ANA Signature Sale 3118 | Auction date: 15 August 2024 |
| Lot number: 34256 Price realized: 4,400 USD (Approx. 4,006 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AV aureus (19mm, 7.26 gm, 6h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5, edge marks. Rome, January-June AD 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / COS ITER-T-R POT, Pax seated left, branch in raised right hand, caduceus cradled in left arm. Calicó 607a (this coin). RIC II.1, 28. Accompanied by a distinguished collection history, the coin exudes a radiant shimmer. Ex Roma Numismatic, Auction XXIII (24 March 2022), lot 876; Wayne G. Damron Collection (Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XXIV, 19 January 2021), lot 1065; Künker, Auction 101 (22 June 2005), lot 1072; Prince Christian August of Waldeck and Pyrmont Collection (1744-1798) (Münzhandlung Basel, Auction 6, 18 March 1936), lot 1611. Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. In AD 43-44, he gained distinction during Claudius' invasion of Britain and won a Consulship in AD 51, but fell from imperial favor when he dozed off during one of Nero's musical performances. When a Jewish faction in the province of Judaea rebelled and massacred the local Roman garrison in AD 66, Nero sent Vespasian at the head of three legions to crush the revolt. Through his able son Titus, Vespasian gained the friendship and support of Mucianus, governor of Syria, who had another three legions at his disposal. The collapse of Nero's regime, in AD 68, led to a free-for-all for the throne, with Galba, Otho and Vitellius following in quick succession. Vespasian realized he had the means and ability to make his own try for supreme power, and on 1 July AD 69, the legions of Alexandria, Egypt declared Vespasian as emperor. He decided on a policy of blockade and attrition to defeat Vitellius; however the sudden declaration of support by the Danubian legions and their invasion of Italy in the fall of AD 69 brought a much quicker victory. Vitellius was executed on 20 December, and the Senate proclaimed Vespasian emperor two days later. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-vespasian-ad-69-79-av-aureus-19mm-726-gm-6h-ngc-xf-4-5-3-5-edge-marks/a/3118-34256.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3118-08152024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61408 | Auction date: 13 October 2024 |
| Lot number: 25185 Price realized: 260 USD (Approx. 238 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (19mm, 3.25 gm, 5h). NGC VG 4/5 - 3/5, scratches. Rome, 21 December AD 69-early AD 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA, mourning Judaea, veiled and supporting head with left hand, seated right on ground to right of military trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, two shields, and greaves mounted on pole, two more shields at base. GBC 6, 6509. RIC II.1, 2. From The M&N Collection. Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. He gained distinction during Claudius' invasion of Britain in AD 43-44 and won a Consulship in AD 51, but fell from imperial favor when he dozed off during one of Nero's musical performances. When a Jewish faction in the province of Judaea rebelled and massacred the local Roman garrison in AD 66, Nero sent Vespasian at the head of three legions to crush the revolt. Through his able son Titus, Vespasian gained the friendship and support of Mucianus, governor of Syria, who had another three legions at his disposal. When the collapse of Nero's regime in AD 68 led to a free-for-all for the throne, with Galba, Otho, and Vitellius following in quick succession, Vespasian realized he had the means and ability to make his own try for supreme power. On 1 July AD 69, the legions of Alexandria, Egypt declared Vespasian as emperor. He decided on a policy of blockade and attrition to defeat Vitellius, but the sudden declaration of support by the Danubian legions and their invasion of Italy in the fall of AD 69 brought a much quicker victory. Vitellius was executed on 20 December, and the Senate proclaimed Vespasian emperor two days later. Arriving in Rome the following October, Vespasian celebrated a magnificent triumph for the Judaean campaign before launching an austerity program to put the Empire's finances on sound footing. His decade of rule was largely untroubled by revolts and conspiracies. Upon his death due to a sudden illness in AD 79 he was widely and sincerely mourned, and power passed smoothly to his son Titus. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-vespasian-ad-69-79-ar-denarius-19mm-325-gm-5h-ngc-vg-4-5-3-5-scratches/a/61408-25185.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61408-10132024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3122 | Auction date: 21 January 2025 |
| Lot number: 34226 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 3.26 gm, 5h). NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5. Rome, AD 79. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / TR POT X-COS VIIII, Victory advancing left, placing shield on trophy, Judaean captive seated left at foot of trophy. RIC II.1, 1068. Frosty toning in the crevices. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 502 (20 October 2021), lot 473; Gorny & Mosch, Auction 115 (5 March 2002), lot 1537. Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. He gained distinction during Claudius' invasion of Britain in AD 43-44 and won a Consulship in AD 51, but fell from imperial favor when he dozed off during one of Nero's musical performances. When a Jewish faction in the province of Judaea rebelled and massacred the local Roman garrison in AD 66, Nero sent Vespasian at the head of three legions to crush the revolt. Through his able son Titus, Vespasian gained the friendship and support of Mucianus, governor of Syria, who had another three legions at his disposal. When the collapse of Nero's regime in AD 68 led to a free-for-all for the throne, with Galba, Otho, and Vitellius following in quick succession, Vespasian realized he had the means and ability to make his own try for supreme power. On 1 July AD 69, the legions of Alexandria, Egypt declared Vespasian as emperor. He decided on a policy of blockade and attrition to defeat Vitellius, but the sudden declaration of support by the Danubian legions and their invasion of Italy in the fall of AD 69 brought a much quicker victory. Vitellius was executed on 20 December, and the Senate proclaimed Vespasian emperor two days later. Arriving in Rome the following October, Vespasian celebrated a magnificent triumph for the Judaean campaign before launching an austerity program to put the Empire's finances on sound footing. His decade of rule was largely untroubled by revolts and conspiracies. Upon his death due to a sudden illness in AD 79 he was widely and sincerely mourned, and power passed smoothly to his son Titus. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/roman-imperial-vespasian-ad-69-79-ar-denarius-18mm-326-gm-5h-ngc-au-4-5-3-5/a/3122-34226.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3122-01212025 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61416 | Auction date: 1 December 2024 |
| Lot number: 24171 Price realized: 480 USD (Approx. 455 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (19mm, 3.07 gm, 12h). NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5, flan flaw. Ephesus (?), 76. IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / PON MAX-TR P COS VII, winged caduceus. RIC II.1, 1491. Descended from a family of small-time entrepreneurs and tax farmers in the Sabine hill country north of Rome, Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 and rose to prominence in the Roman Army. He gained distinction during Claudius' invasion of Britain in AD 43-44 and won a Consulship in AD 51, but fell from imperial favor when he dozed off during one of Nero's musical performances. When a Jewish faction in the province of Judaea rebelled and massacred the local Roman garrison in AD 66, Nero sent Vespasian at the head of three legions to crush the revolt. Through his able son Titus, Vespasian gained the friendship and support of Mucianus, governor of Syria, who had another three legions at his disposal. When the collapse of Nero's regime in AD 68 led to a free-for-all for the throne, with Galba, Otho, and Vitellius following in quick succession, Vespasian realized he had the means and ability to make his own try for supreme power. On 1 July AD 69, the legions of Alexandria, Egypt declared Vespasian as emperor. He decided on a policy of blockade and attrition to defeat Vitellius, but the sudden declaration of support by the Danubian legions and their invasion of Italy in the fall of AD 69 brought a much quicker victory. Vitellius was executed on 20 December, and the Senate proclaimed Vespasian emperor two days later. Arriving in Rome the following October, Vespasian celebrated a magnificent triumph for the Judaean campaign before launching an austerity program to put the Empire's finances on sound footing. His decade of rule was largely untroubled by revolts and conspiracies. Upon his death due to a sudden illness in AD 79 he was widely and sincerely mourned, and power passed smoothly to his son Titus. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/roman-imperial-vespasian-ad-69-79-ar-denarius-19mm-307-gm-12h-ngc-au-4-5-3-5-flan-flaw/a/61416-24171.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61416-12012024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61416 | Auction date: 1 December 2024 |
| Lot number: 24169 Price realized: 750 USD (Approx. 711 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (19mm, 3.30 gm, 5h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Ephesus, AD 71. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P, laureate head of Vespasian right / CONCORDIA-AVG, Ceres seated left on ornate backed chair, grain ears and poppy in outstretched right hand, cornucopia cradled in left arm; EPHE (PHE ligate) in exergue. RIC II.1, 1428. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/roman-imperial-vespasian-ad-69-79-ar-denarius-19mm-330-gm-5h-ngc-au-5-5-4-5/a/61416-24169.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61416-12012024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
