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BM01078
Vespasian, AE Dupondius
Vespasian (A.D. 69-79), AE Dupondius. Mint of Rome, struck A.D. 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III, radiate head facing right, rev. ROMA (in exergue), S-C-, Roma seated left on a cuirass, holding a wreath and a parazonium, shields behind her, 15.01g., 6h (RIC 279; BMC 591). Excellent portrait, beautiful glossy dark green patina, extremely fine, with a fine old pedigree.
Provenance:
Ex V.M. Brand Collection
Ex Seaby List M312, April - May 1940, 65577
Purchased from Seaby, August 1940