Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AV aureus (19mm, 7.32 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 77-78. IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / COS VIII. Vespasian (on left) standing facing, head left, grounded spear in right hand, parazonium in left, being crowned by Victory (on right) standing facing, turned left, wreath in right hand, palm cradled in left. RIC II.1 935. Calicó 624.
From the Rockport Collection. Privately purchased from Heritage Auctions in the 1980s. Sold with original custom holder listing older catalog references.
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