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Vespasian RIC II 0777
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Vespasian 69-79 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint 75 A.D. (3.11g., 20.4m, 6h). Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right. Rev: PON MAX TR P COS VI, Victory standing l. on prow, with wreath and palm. RIC II 777, BMC 166, RSC 368.
This type, with Victory on a prow, may refer to Vespasian’s naval victory in 67 A.D. during the Jewish Revolt. Josephus, The Jewish War, III 522-524. With an irregular flan, this example has complete legends.
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