Auction 279 - Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits Auction 279 - Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits
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Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 27,74; mm 34)
Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 27,74; mm 34); IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head r., Rv. Mars advancing r., holding spear and trophy; in field, S - C. RIC II 199.Expressive portrait; brownish patina; good very fine.
Published on E. Biaggi, Le preziose patine dei sesterzi di Roma Imperiale, Ivrea, Priuli & Verlucca, 1992 n. 134. Ex Mazzini collection (vol. I tav. LXXIV n. 411).