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Auction: 4026 - Ancient, English and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 27

Vespasian (A.D. 69-79), AV Aureus, 7.24g., A.D. 73, laureate head right, imp caes vesp avg cens, rev. vesta, circular temple of Vesta with four columns, statue of Vesta within, and two other statues either side (RIC 69c; C 578; RCV 2255 var.), flat-spot on edge at 12 o'clock, attractive red toning, broad flan, lustrous, good very fine to almost extremely fine, scarce Estimate £ 3,800-4,200

Sold for
£4,200