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RIC 1558 Vespasian
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AR Denarius, 3.14g
Antioch Mint, 72-73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: Palm tree; to l., Vespasian stg. r. with spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; to r., Judaea std. r.
RIC 1558 (C). BMC 510. RSC 645. RPC 1930 (11 spec.). BNC 318. Hendin 1490 corr. (obv. legend).
Acquired from Jencek Historical Enterprise, July 2005.
A denarius that obviously celebrates Vespasian's victory over Judaea.
This is a typical example of a coin from the Antioch mint...distinctive high relief portrait , crude lettering, and a small flan.
A very much sought after reverse.
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