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LOT 3606

Vespasian AR Denarius. AD 73. Rome mint.

IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN, laureate head to right / PONTIF MAXIM, Vespasian seated to right on curule chair, holding sceptre in right hand and olive branch in left. RIC II.1 545; BMCRE p.19 note; RSC 387a. Very Fine.(3.50gr, 19mm, 11h.).

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3606

Vespasian AR Denarius.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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