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Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ sestertius (29,09 g). Rome mint, struck AD 74. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS V CENS, Laureate head right / Hexastyle temple of Jupiter optimus Maximus, within; statue of Jupiter seated seated facing in center, holding scepter, flanked by statues of Juno and Minerva standing facing, holding scepters; two statues on either side of temple; pediment decorated with statues of Capitoline Triad and other figures; quadriga and eagles as acroteria; various statues along roof line.; S C in exergue. Very gently smoothed in fields. Wonderful chocolate-brown patina with orichalcum highlights. Very rare. RIC II.1 714, BMCRE 722 var. (COS VII), From the Dr. E.M. Kraay Collection; Ex Sotheby's, Sale 24.03.1988, lot 163 Grade: 1+