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RIC 0046 Vespasian
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AR Denarius, 3.56g
Rome Mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VE-SP AVG P M; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: TRI POT across field; Vesta, draped, hooded, seated l., holding simpulum in extended r. hand, l. hand at side
RIC 46 (C2). BMC 57. RSC 561. BNC 39.
Acquired from Malter Galleries, January 2005.
Vesta holding a simpulum here symbolises Vespasian's duties as chief priest. A very common reverse type in good condition.
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