Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 101 24 Oct 2017
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The Roman Empire
Vespasian, 69 – 79. Sestertius 71, Æ 24.46 g. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head r. Rev. ROMA S – C Roma, standing l. holding Victory and spear. C 418. BMC 564. RIC 244. CBN 528.
An extraordinary portrait of superb style, the work of a talented master-engraver.
A lovely green patina very gently smoothed, otherwise extremely fine