Pre-Long Beach Auction #80

Divus Vespasian. Silver Denarius (3.5 g), died AD 79. Rome, under Titus, AD 80/1. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse EX S C across field, Victory standing left, affixing shield to trophy at foot of which Judaea seated left in attitude of mourning. RIC 364; BMC 112; RSC 144. Rare in this choice grade. Well struck on a huge flan and well centered. Lustrous surfaces with a hint of light golden tone. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300.
Ex Heritage 3008 (4 January 2010), 21362.