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14C145
VESPASIAN
Æ Sestertius (25.13gm) Spain(?), 71 A.D.

Laureate head of Vespasian left / Victory standing right, inscribing shield attached to palm tree. Cayón, Los sestercios del imperio romano, 244. Cf. BMC 577 note and C. 623.

Extremely Rare. This extraordinary rarity was part of the empire-wide coinage celebrating the Roman victory in the Jewish War, achieved under the command of Vespasian and finally of Titus. What sets this piece apart is the remarkable style of its portrait of Vespasian. It is, if such a thing is possible, an idealizing portrait of an aged man. It shows the creases in his forehead, but the flesh of his cheeks is firm and his expression commanding.

Attractive olive-green patina and of the finest style.
good Extremely Fine		 $26,000
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