Roman Imperial: Vespasian as Augustus, Orichalcum Dupondius.

Rome 74 A.D. 12.20g - 27mm, Axis 12h.

Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG - Laureate head left.

Rev: PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS - Winged caduceus between crossed cornucopiae.

Ref: RIC II 757c.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection

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Trajanus

[Sep 26, 2022 at 11:43 PM]

Very nice head of Vespasian. I have the rarer right facing Dupondius. Very mysterious history behind this coin. You can look at mine in my gallery.

Christian Scarlioli

[Sep 27, 2022 at 06:19 AM]

I've always wondered why in old RIC this coin is also minted in Commagene?

Jay GT4

[Nov 09, 2022 at 10:06 PM]

Because of the reverse design. It's now believed minted in Rome for Italian circulation. See David Atherton's gallery for an excellent write up

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