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Electronic Auction #29 10 February 2015
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VESPASIAN. AD 69-79. AE semis. READ NOTES ABOUT MINTING. (26mm, 12.09g). Minted in Rome for Syria.
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right / PON MAX TR POT COS V CENS. Winged caduceus between crossed cornucopia. RPC II 1983. VF.
Estimate: $200
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right / PON MAX TR POT COS V CENS. Winged caduceus between crossed cornucopia. RPC II 1983. VF.
This type is "Roman", but the reverse design identifies it for the intended area of circulation - Syria. There is an ongoing discussion among scholars whether these were minted in Rome and shipped to Syria or just minted in Syria (Antioch?)
Estimate: $200