Roman Empire - Vespasian - Aureus > Lot No. 105

Description:
69-79 AD. Rome. Obv: laureate head right with (from bottom right) IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG legend. Rev: Pax seated left holding branch and sceptre with PAX AVGVST legend.

Measurements:
7.30 grams.

Condition:
Good very fine and lustrous, with some scuffing.

References:
RIC II 770; BMC 280; Calicó 662; Sear -; cf. Wildwinds (this coin).

Comments notes:
See UBS 83, lot 192 (realised 1,800 CH net) and Stacks 2009, lot 4288 (realised $1,500 net). Both examples much more worn than this coin.

Export licence:
No

Low estimate: £1,500
High estimate: £2,000

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £1,550