Lot 3200

Description

Ancient Roman AE dupondii of Vespasian, including Rome mint, issued A.D. 73, (14.16 g), obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS IIII CENS, radiate head left, rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA S C, Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (cf.S.2507, RIC 581) (illustrated); rev. Ceres standing left, holding grain ears and torch, (12.89 g) (S.-, RIC 999); rev. Securitas seated right, (11.17 g) (S.-, RIC 1156); rev. Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm, (10.72 g) (S.-, RIC 1014); rev. eagle standing on globe with wings open, (11.56 g) (S.2362, RIC 1168). Toned, fine - nearly very fine. (5)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection, some with tickets.