Vespasian. AD 69-79. AV Aureus (18mm, 7.22 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early 70. Near EF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 719. Estimated: $ 50 000

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 130 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Vespasian. AD 69-79. AV Aureus (18mm, 7.22 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / IVDAEA in exergue, trophy; to right, Judaea, veiled and draped, seated right on ground in attitude of mourning, knees drawn up, head resting on left hand, which is propped on knees, right arm on lap. RIC II.1 1; Hendin 6492; Calicó 643; BMCRE 31-4; BN 20-2; Biaggi 324 (this coin). Wonderful red toning, characteristic of aurei from Boscoreale, underlying luster. Near EF. A beautiful coin.

Ex Samel Collection (Künker 334, 17 March 2020), lot 2285; Leu 22 (8 May 1979), lot 225; Leo Biaggi de Blasys Collection, purchased from M. Ratto in 1952; Boscoreale Hoard of 1895.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Three – Lot 648–983 will be held Wednesday morning, 10 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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