Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 2



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                        Lot: 337

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

                        ROMAN EMPIRE: Divus Vespasian (died AD 79). Orichalcum 
                        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. Attractive dark green patina. Small patch of 
                        porosity below "S C" on reverse. Extremely fine 


                        Estimated Value: $ 5,000 




...Sold for $4,500 USD [ approx 3420 EUR, 2385 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).