Lot 97
Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Gold Aureus (7.31 g), Rome mint, struck 79 AD. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Ceres enthroned left, foot on rest, holding poppies and ears of grain; T R POT X - COS VIIII. RIC 113; C. 549 var.; BMCRE 243; Calicó 683. Superbly struck on full flan. Bold irascible portrait, in high relief. Lustrous, with fine old red toning. Very rare. NGC graded Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 24,000.
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| Realized $48,300 |
