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ROMAN EMPIRE, Vespasian BMCRE 2
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Rome Mint, 69-70 AD
RIC 16 (R), BMC 2, RSC 5
Obv - Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev - Bare heads of Titus on l. and Domitian on r., facing one another.
VF
This coin was issued by Vespasian during the first year of his reign to announce the beginning of a new dynasty. After the chaos of the Civil War, Rome badly needed stability and Vespasian would provide it.
This has become one of my favorite coins in my collection. The toning is superb and the fine style of the portraits are to die for.
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