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Vespasian RIC II 1069
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Vespasian. 69-79 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint 79 A.D. to June 24. (3.23g, 18.6mm, 6h). Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head left. Rev: TR POT X COS VIIII, Victory standing left, placing shield on trophy; below captive standing left. RIC II 1069 (R), RSC 553, BMC 248.
A scarce left facing example of an issue from Vespasian’s final months. This same reverse was used by Titus for one of the divus Vespasian series. While worn, this example is well centered with full legends.
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