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RIC 0863 (Vespasian)
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Titus as Caesar (69-79) AR denarius, issued 76. Rome, 3.28g, 19mm.
Obv: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN; laureate head right
Rev: IOVIS CVSTOS; Jupiter standing left, holding scepter and patera, altar at feet left.
RIC 863(R2); BMCRE -; RSC 166.
From the Severus Alexander collection, acquired from Gitbud & Naumann on VCoins in 2013.
Rare; only 4 on acsearch.
AMCC #3 Lot 198 July 25, 2021
It so happens that I already have one of these. This one is, I believe, a significant upgrade. RIC 849 has Vespasianus in the obverse legend. This is a very common coin. However, this example (RIC 863) uses Vespasian in the legend. That simple change is the difference between a very common coin and a very rare coin. This is a very difficult type to find if you are looking for one.
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