Lot 2785
Vespasian, A.D. 69-79. Gold Aureus (7.33g), Rome, minted A.D. 70/1. . RIC-15. . C. 225. H-758. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Mourning woman (Judaea personified) seated right; behind, trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, oblong and round shield, greaves and two round shields. Expressive portrait; Extremely Fine.
Extremely rare in gold, this Roman-minted Judaea Capta commemorative was designed to propagandize the Flavian dynasty as well as the Roman victory of the Jewish War.
Estimated Value $32,500 - 47,500.
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| Realized $60,375 |
