ANCIENT THEMES. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Cast "Sestertius" (33mm, 1976 g, 6h). Paduan type. Mid quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head right / ROMA RESVRGES, S C in exergue, Vespasian standing left, lifting up female kneeling right; behind, Roma standing right, holding shield. Johnson & Martini 1550-1560. Brown surfaces, green deposits on reverse, smoothing. Good VF.
From the Cabinet of Dr. Arnold R. Saslow.