Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 2, Lot: 337

ROMAN EMPIRE: Divus Vespasian. Died AD 79. AE sestertius 
(27.33 gm).

Rome, struck by Titus, AD 80-81. 
DIVO AVG VESPAS in field, S P Q R in exergue, seated 
statue of Divus Vespasian, holding scepter and Victory 
on globe, on wagon drawn right by four elephants with 
drivers / IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS 
VIII around large S C. BMCRE 223. CBN 231. Cohen 206. 
RIC 144. 
New RIC 258[titus]
Estimated Value: $ 5,000 

Sold for $4,500 USD [ approx 3420 EUR, 2385 GBP ] 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear and Harlan J Berk