LOT #20125 |
Sold on May 28, 2009 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
Ancients: Vespasian....
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Description
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AV aureus (19 mm, 7.31 g, 7 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Rome, A.D. 69-70. Diademed head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA in exergue, trophy with weeping personification of Judaea seated to right. RIC 58; Calicó 643; Hendin 758. XF.The quintessential Roman coin struck to celebrate the crushing victory over the Jews in the First Revolt. This extremely rare and fine aureus of Vespasian was probably distributed as largesse during the emperor's triumphal celebrations in Rome and was used as payment to the troops who fought a grueling war against the guerilla tactics of their skillful Jewish opponents.
Auction Info
2009 May Long Beach, CA Signature World & Ancient Coin Auction #3005 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2009
28th-31st
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 1,449
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | Ancient Coins Grading Tutorial
World and Ancient Coin Bibliography
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | Ancient Coins Grading Tutorial
World and Ancient Coin Bibliography