A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

Roman Imperial Coinage, Vespasian, As, Rome, 74, laureate bust left, imp caesar vesp avg cos v cens, rev. Spes standing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt, s c in field, 12.16g (RIC 560b; C 453; Sear 2361). Good very fine, dark patina £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: F. Trau Collection, Part I, Gilhofer & Ranschburg/Adolph Hess Auction 228 (Vienna), 22 May 1935, lot 657