Ancients
Divus Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 3.31 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5. Rome, AD 80-81. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head of Divus Vespasian right / Foreparts of two capricorns back to back, supporting a round shield inscribed S C; globe below. RIC II.1 (Titus) 357. Iridescent golden toning above Vespasian's portrait. Exceptionally strong strike.
From the Historical Scholar Collection. Ex Nomos AG Auction 17 (26 October 2018), lot 239
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