097: Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Gold Aureus (7.31 g)
US $42,000.00
May-26-08
Seller:i-lgoldbergcoinsandcollectibles


                  Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Gold Aureus (7.31 g), Rome mint, 
                  struck 79 AD. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Ceres 
                  enthroned left, foot on rest, holding poppies and ears of 
                  grain; T R POT X - COS VIIII. RIC 113; C. 549 var.; BMCRE 243; 
                  Calicó 683. Superbly struck on full flan. Bold irascible 
                  portrait, in high relief. Lustrous, with fine old red toning. 
                  Very rare. NGC graded Choice Uncirculated. 
                  Estimated Value $20,000 - 24,000. 

                  Our item number 115751