The Roman Empire
Vespasian, 69 – 79
Denarius 75, AR 3.51 g. IMP CAESAR – VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. PON MAX – TR P COS VI Pax seated l., holding branch. C 366. BMC 161. RIC 772. CBN 139.
Light iridescent tone and extremely fine
Ex St. James sale 10, 2008, 49 (in lot).
This specific coin was selected for the upcoming Roman portrait book (see introduction to the auction). This coin represents a later portrait style of Vespasian dated to his 6th consulate. AMP