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RIC 1062 Vespasian
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AR Denarius, 3.43g
Rome mint, 79 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Rev: TR POT X COS VIIII; Ceres seated left, with corn ears and poppy and torch
RIC 1062 (C). BMC 244. RSC 550. BNC 213.
Acquired from Amphora Coins, January 2008.
A denarius from Vespasian's last issue struck before his death in June 79. The type likely refers to the emperor's careful stewardship of the grain supply.
A nice example of a late period Vespasian denarius. Good portrait.
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