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Offline David Atherton

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A Syrian Vespasian
« on: January 23, 2020, 05:35:43 am »
Last week I was able to obtain a nice looking leaded bronze struck for Vespasian in Syria.    https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-159751

Although RPC does not specify what denomination it is, it appears to be an As to my mind.
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Re: A Syrian Vespasian
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2020, 07:09:20 am »
He looks tired on this one.  Love the tone.
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Re: A Syrian Vespasian
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2020, 04:21:17 pm »
Quote from: Jay GT4 on January 23, 2020, 07:09:20 am
He looks tired on this one.  Love the tone.

Thanks Jay! I was very taken with the portrait.
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