Description:

Ancient Roman Empire, 69 to 79 CE. Silver Denarius coin with portrait of Vesapasian facing right, "IMP CAESAR VESP AVG" around portrait. Reverse shows the emporer seated on curule chair with scepter and branch. The curule chair was for senior magistrates including dictators, masters of the horse, consuls, praetors, censors, and the curule aediles. As a form of throne, it might be given as an honor to foreign kings recognized formally as friend (amicus) by the Roman people or senate. Designed for use by commanders in the field, the curule chair could be folded for easy transport. It had no back, low arms, curved legs forming an X, and was traditionally made of or veneered with ivory. Coin set in hallmarked 18k white and gold bezel and pendant. Rare to find this nice and wonderfulyl displayed! Size: coin 18.5 mm, total height with bale 30mm (1.25").

Provenance: Ex- New Orleans, LA collection acquired before 2000.

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  • Condition: Coin VF+

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