Ancient Coins: ROMAN IMPERIAL BRONZE: Vespasian, 69-79 A.D.

AR Sestertius, 26.23g. 34.5mm.  Rome, 71 A.D. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P PP COS III. Laureate head of Vespasian to right.  Rev.  PAX AVGVSTI S C.  Pax standing to left holding cornucopia and branch.  RIC 243.  BMC 554. a few minute metal defects in fields. Attractive brown patina and bold portrait.

Pedigree/ Provenance:
Ex: Münzen und Medaillen, Basel, Auction 76, 1991, lot 864.

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