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Nomos 22

22 June 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 250 CHF
Hammer Price:  340 CHF
Lot 292

Vespasian, 69-79. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.46 g, 6 h), Rome, 69-70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. IVDAEA Jewess, veiled, seated right in attitude of mourning at base of trophy. BMC 35. BN 23-5. Cohen 226. Hendin 1479. RIC 15. Lightly toned. Good very fine.

From a Swiss private collection, acquired from Michel Dürr in early 1980s (coin sold with the original ticket).

The Roman victories in the Jewish War, which went on until 73, were commemorated with a great outpouring of coinage minted in Rome and elsewhere. The Flavians could not issue coins referring to their victory over Vitellius since these were victories in a civil war, in which Romans killed Romans. Thus, the conquest of a rebellious province, which in some ways could be equated with an external enemy, could be portrayed as a glorious event that would unite all Roman citizens.

Online bidding closes: 22 Jun 2021, 10:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 29 Mar 2024, 16:44:04 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:340 CHF

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