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RIC 0356 Vespasian
AR Denarius, 3.50g
Rome mint, 72-73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: AVGVR (above) TRI POT (below); Priestly implements
RIC 356 (C3). BMC 64. RSC 45. BNC 49.
Acquired from Nilus Coins, June 2004.

This reverse type commemorates Vespasian's religious role as Pontifix Maximus, symbolised by the simpulum, sprinkler, and jug. The lituus is the symbol of the augurate.

Good example of an extremely common type.

RIC 0356 Vespasian

AR Denarius, 3.50g
Rome mint, 72-73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: AVGVR (above) TRI POT (below); Priestly implements
RIC 356 (C3). BMC 64. RSC 45. BNC 49.
Acquired from Nilus Coins, June 2004.

This reverse type commemorates Vespasian's religious role as Pontifix Maximus, symbolised by the simpulum, sprinkler, and jug. The lituus is the symbol of the augurate.

Good example of an extremely common type.

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Randygeki(h2)   [May 10, 2010 at 06:39 AM]
great example!
Jay GT4   [May 10, 2010 at 07:59 PM]
It may be common but not in this state of preservation
Tibsi   [May 11, 2010 at 05:13 PM]
Nice coin!
rexesq   [May 31, 2011 at 12:24 PM]
Superb example of this type, even though it is, as you say 'common' it is truly in esquisite condition.
RomaVictor   [Jun 25, 2011 at 09:04 AM]
Truly wonderfull example of this type!

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