Civil War denarius

This is the first coin from a group sent in by Darren Clarke for identification and valuation. The group will be featured over several weeks.

Coin number one is an unusual Roman denarius, which dates from the Civil War period of AD 68-69. On the obverse is a veiled and draped bust of Vesta and a legend that reads VESTA P R QVIRITIVM. On the reverse is a distyle temple, within which is a statue of the seated figure of Jupiter.

In volume I of David Sear’s Roman Coins and Their Values denarii of this type are listed as number 2085 and are said to have been struck by pro-Vitellian forces in Southern Gaul. The type is very rare and this is the first example I have heard of as a detecting find.

Valuation

The coin is scuffed, especially on the reverse and it looks to still have some dirt in the crevices. Therefore, it has some defects but is otherwise better than Fine for the type. A likely pre-sale auction estimate should be close to £400.

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