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RIC 0685 Vespasian
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AR Denarius, 3.40g
Rome mint, 74 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Rev: PONTIF MAXIM; Vespasian, seated right on curule chair, with sceptre and branch
RIC 685 (R). BMC p. 27,*. RSC 386. BNC 119.
Ex Paganecoins, eBay, January 2008.
This variety of the type is considered rare by RIC and can be difficult to find in trade. It commemorates Vespasian as chief priest of the state religion.
Good specimen in average condition.
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