The Roman Empire
Vespasian, 69 – 79. Sestertius, Lugdunum 72, Æ 24.87 g. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS IIII Laureate head r. Rev. IVDAEA – CAPTA S C Jewess seated r. on cuirass under palm tree in attitude of mourning. Behind, palm tree, Emperor standing r. with l. foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium. C 239. BMC 812. RIC 1181. Hendin 775 (Rome). CBN 814.
Very rare. Lovely light green patina and about extremely fine
Ex Tkalec sale 29 Febraury 2008, 454.