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

Roman Imperial Coinage, Divus Vespasianus, Sestertius, Rome, 80-1, deified Emperor, holding Victory and sceptre, seated right in chariot drawn by four elephants, each with rider, divo avg vespas in field above, spqr in exergue, rev. imp t caes divi ves p f avg p m tr p p p cos viii, large s c in field, 23.75g (RIC 258; C 206). Very fine but a little corrosion in reverse field, dark patina, rare £600-800

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 635