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LOT 2898

Vespasian AR Denarius. AD 69-79.

Antioch mint; struck AD 72-73. [IMP] CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head to right / CONCORDIA AVGVSTI, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and cornucopia. RIC II.1 1554; RPC II 1927; BMCRE 505; RSC 74. Near Extremely Fine. Interesting with inner linear circle on the reverse (possibly auxiliary line for the engraver).(3.12gr, 17mm, 6h.).

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 2898

Vespasian AR Denarius.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

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