| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61413 | Auction date: 4 November 2024 |
| Lot number: 24116 Price realized: 700 USD (Approx. 645 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (17mm, 3.32 gm, 12h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Ephesus, 71 AD. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TR P P P, laureate head of Vespasian right / PACI-AVGVSTAE, Victory advancing right, wreath in outstretched right hand, palm in left over shoulder; star in lower right field. RIC II.1 1431. 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-17mm-332-gm-12h-ngc-au-4-5-4-5-fine-style/a/61413-24116.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61413-11042024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
Match 1:
| 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 |  |
Match 2:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61413 | Auction date: 4 November 2024 |
| Lot number: 24116 Price realized: 700 USD (Approx. 645 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (17mm, 3.32 gm, 12h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Ephesus, 71 AD. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TR P P P, laureate head of Vespasian right / PACI-AVGVSTAE, Victory advancing right, wreath in outstretched right hand, palm in left over shoulder; star in lower right field. RIC II.1 1431. 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-17mm-332-gm-12h-ngc-au-4-5-4-5-fine-style/a/61413-24116.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61413-11042024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved | |
Match 3:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61416 | Auction date: 1 December 2024 |
| Lot number: 24170 Price realized: 700 USD (Approx. 663 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (17mm, 3.48 gm, 7h). NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5. Ephesus, AD 71. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P, laureate head of Vespasian right / CONCORDIA-AVG, Ceres enthroned left, in ornate throne, grain ears and poppy in right hand, cornucopia cradled in left arm; EPHE (ligate) in exergue. RIC II.1 1428. 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-17mm-348-gm-7h-ngc-au-4-5-3-5/a/61416-24170.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61416-12012024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
Match 4:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61416 | Auction date: 1 December 2024 |
| Lot number: 24168 Price realized: 850 USD (Approx. 806 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 3.20 gm, 12h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Ephesus, AD 71. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR P P P, laureate head of Vespasian right / CONCORDIA-AVG, Ceres enthroned left, in ornate throne, grain ears and poppy in right hand, cornucopia cradled in left arm; horizontal Φ in exergue. RIC II 320. Ex Pars Coins, private sale with old dealer's tag included. 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-18mm-320-gm-12h-ngc-au-5-5-4-5/a/61416-24168.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61416-12012024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
Match 5:
| 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 |  |
Match 6:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > ANA Signature Sale 3118 | Auction date: 15 August 2024 |
| Lot number: 33060 Price realized: 12,000 USD (Approx. 10,926 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AV aureus (20mm, 7.26 gm, 7h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Lugdunum, AD 72-73. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P IIII COS IIII, laureate head of Vespasian right / PACI-AVGVSTI, Pax-Nemesis advancing right, raising fold of drapery below chin with right hand, winged caduceus in lowered left hand pointing at snake advancing right; dotted border. Calicó 656. RIC II.1, 1180. With its light marigold coloring and radiant surfaces, this beautiful coin draws attention to the bold portrait and gracefully rendered goddess. Ex Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 44 (20 April 2018), lot 374. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-vespasian-ad-69-79-av-aureus-20mm-726-gm-7h-ngc-au-5-5-4-5/a/3118-33060.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3118-08152024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 9100-12000 USD |  |
