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Nomos 9

21 October 2014
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 775 CHF
Hammer Price:  620 CHF
Lot 224

Divus Vespasian, died 79. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.49 g, 6 h), struck under Titus, Rome, 80-81. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. EX - SC Victory striding left, placing a shield on a trophy with both hands; at base of trophy, Jewess mourning to left. BMC 112. BN 90. Cohen 144. RIC 59a. A beautiful piece with original luster and light toning. Slightly worn, otherwise. Good extremely fine.


During the Jewish War, which went on until 73, Roman victories 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: 21 Oct 2014, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 11:42:25 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:620 CHF

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