RPC II 1954, Syria, Vespasian 69 AD

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Vespasian, AD 69-79.

AR tetradrachm (15,15 g). Dated NHY 2 = AD 69/70.

Obverse: Laureate head right

Reverse: Eagle with spread wings standing left on club, holding wreath in beak; palm frond to left; B (date) in legend.

Reference: RPC II, 1954, McAlee 345, Prieur 122

Area of weak strike on portrait and eagle. Good metal quality. A few tiny marks on obverse. Attractive light iridescent cabinet toning.  Grade: 1+/01.O

Ex. Schøyen

Reference : RPC II 1954

Source : https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/1954

Collection : VIIII Roman Provincial Coins