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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61636 | Auction date: 10 August 2026 |
| Lot number: 21269 Price realized: 400 USD (Approx. 346 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (17mm, 7h). NGC VG. Judaea Capta issue, Rome, ca. 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 before military trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, two shields, and greaves mounted on pole, two more shields at base. RIC II 2. 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/vespasian-ad-69-79-ar-denarius-17mm-7h-ngc-vg/p/61636-12023.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61636-08102026 HID02906262019 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 4284555005 |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61635 | Auction date: 28 July 2026 |
| Lot number: 23066 Price realized: 260 USD (Approx. 229 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (17mm, 12h). NGC Fine, brockage. Rome. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / Incuse of obverse. Cf. RIC II.1, 703 for obverse. From the Eyeappealing Collection. Ex the Historical Scholar Collection (Heritage Auctions, Auction 232237, 14 September 2022), lot 63259; Harlan J. Berk, 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. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/vespasian-ad-69-79-ar-denarius-17mm-12h-ngc-fine-brockage/p/61635-11161.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61635-07282026 HID02906262019 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 6327433012 |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61644 | Auction date: 20 July 2026 |
| Lot number: 21362 Price realized: 70 USD (Approx. 61 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients CAPPADOCIA. Caesarea. Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR didrachm (21mm, 11h). NGC VF, scratches. Dated Regnal Year 9 (AD 76/77). ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΚΑΙCΑΡ ΟΥЄCΠΑ-CΙΑΝΟC CЄΒΑCΤΟC, laureate head of Vespasian right / NIKH-CЄΒACTH, Nike advancing right, wreath in outstretched right hand, palm over left shoulder. RPC II 1641. From the Eyeappealing 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. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-provincial/cappadocia-caesarea-vespasian-ad-69-79-ar-didrachm-21mm-11h-ngc-vf-scratches/p/61644-11120.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61644-07202026 HID02906262019 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 6327489014 |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61626 | Auction date: 7 June 2026 |
| Lot number: 23122 Price realized: 3,400 USD (Approx. 2,923 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (17mm, 3.29 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF★ 5/5 - 4/5, flan flaw. Judaea Capta issue, Rome, ca. 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 before military trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, two shields, and greaves mounted on pole, two more shields at base. RIC II 2. Stunning lavender flashes with saffron backlight. 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/vespasian-ad-69-79-ar-denarius-17mm-329-gm-5h-ngc-choice-vfand-9733-5-5-4-5-flan-flaw/p/61626-1012.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61626-06072026 HID02906262019 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 8663969002 |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61635 | Auction date: 28 July 2026 |
| Lot number: 23061 Price realized: 2,500 USD (Approx. 2,198 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 3.29 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 5/5. Judaea Capta issue, Rome, ca. 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 before military trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, two shields, and greaves mounted on pole, two more shields at base. RIC II 2. 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/vespasian-ad-69-79-ar-denarius-18mm-329-gm-7h-ngc-choice-xf-4-5-5-5/p/61635-13004.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61635-07282026 HID02906262019 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 4169313003 |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61636 | Auction date: 10 August 2026 |
| Lot number: 21266 Price realized: 1,400 USD (Approx. 1,212 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 3.46 gm, 6h). NGC VF 5/5 - 4/5. Judaea Capta issue, Rome, ca. 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 before military trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, two shields, and greaves mounted on pole, two more shields at base. RIC II 2. 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/vespasian-ad-69-79-ar-denarius-18mm-346-gm-6h-ngc-vf-5-5-4-5/p/61636-26001.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61636-08102026 HID02906262019 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 8748344011 |  |
