The Roman Empire
Vespasian, 69 – 79
Sestertius 71, Æ 26.46 g. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head r. Rev. ROMA S – C Roma, helmeted and in military attire, standing l., holding Victory on globe and spear. C 419. BMC 560. CBN 525. RIC 190.
A magnificent portrait of fine style struck on a full flan and an elegant
reverse die. Dark brown tone, nick on reverse on breast,
otherwise extremely fine / good extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 52, 2009, 371.