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Vespasian, with Titus as Caesar. AD 69-79. AV aureus (7,61 g). Alexandria or Antioch, struck AD 70. IMP•CAESAR•VESPASIA•AVG•, Laureate and draped bust of Vespasian left / T•ELAVI•VESPASIANVS•CAESAR•, Laureate bust of Titus right. A few tiny, almost invisible edge marks, otherwise, well-preserved surfaces. Two incredible portraits of refined style struck in high relief. Of the highest rarity and one of 3 specimens recorded in RPC. RIC II.1 1524, RPC II online, 1902 (this coin), BMCRE 525, Ex Hoffmann Sale, Paris, February 1888, (De Belfort); Ex Hirsch Sale 24, 1909, lot 1196 (Consul Weber); Ex Ars Classica, Sale 18, 1938, lot 148, (De Sartiges); Ex Christie's, London, 06.10.1978, lot 432 Grade: 01