Roman Empire, Egypt. Vespasian, 69-79 AD Alexandria, Year Γ = 3 = AD 70/1
Roman Empire, Egypt. Vespasian, 69-79 AD Alexandria, Year Γ = 3 = AD 70/1
$3,500.00
AE Drachm, 23.48g (36.60mm, 12h).
[ΑΥΤΟΚ] ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒΑ ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝ[ΟΥ] Laureate head of Vespasian r. / Draped, winged bust of Nike with elaborate hairdo r.; L Γ (date), in the r. field.
Pedigree: From the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti. Ex Nomos 24, 22 May 2022, lot 268. Ex CNG E397, 17 May 2017, 351.
References: Dattari-Savio 389-90. Geissen 288. K&G 20.27. RPC II 2427. Emmett 208.
Grade: An attractive piece with a fine reddish-brown patina. Has been professionally cleaned with excellent results, otherwise, good VF.
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The Nike on the reverse of this coin refers primarily to Vespasian's triumph in the Jewish War, but must also allude to his victory in the Civil War