Lot 2071

Sale 59 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 71, (23.4 grams), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P PP COS III, rev. around ROMA, Roma standing to left, holding Victory and spear, (S.788, RIC 443, C.419). Dark green patina, nearly fine and scarce.