Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 2



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                        Lot: 332

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                        ROMAN EMPIRE: Vespasian. AD 69-79. AE sestertius (26.91 
                        gm).

                        ROMAN EMPIRE. Vespasian (AD 69-79). Orichalcum 
                        sestertius (26.91 gm). Rome, AD 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN 
                        AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head right / IVDAEA 
                        CAPTA S C, Judaea seated left on cuirass in attitude of 
                        mourning under palm tree, Jew with hands tied behind 
                        back standing left on other side of tree, captured arms 
                        on ground left and right. BMCRE 540. CBN 494. Cohen 238. 
                        Dark green patina. Some minor isolated pitting. Good 
                        very fine/nearly extremely fine with a splendid reverse 


                        Estimated Value: $ 6,500 




...Sold for $5,000 USD [ approx 3800 EUR, 2650 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
                      and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).