The Roman Empire
Vespasian, 69 – 79
Divus Vespasianus. Sestertius 80-81, Æ 27.37g. DIVO / AVG / VESPAS Seated statue of Divus Vespasian, holding sceptre and Victory on globe, in car drawn r. by four elephants with drivers. The side of the car is decorated with two relief bands depicting captured arms. Rev. IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII around large S C. C 206. RIC 258. BMC 223. CBN 231.
Rare and in unusually fine condition for this difficult issue. Struck on a broad flan and
with an attractive green patina. Extremely fine / about extremely fine
Ex Gemini sale I, 2005, Harry N. Sneh, 337.