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Sestertius of Vespasian or Titus, Rome

Sestertius of Vespasian or Titus, Rome

r. 69-79 CE

Vespasian

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate head of Vespasian or Titus r.; around, [IMP (T) CAES(AR) VESP(ASIANVS)] AVG P M TR P P P COS [ ]. Rev.: Palm tree; to l., captive standing r.; to r., Judaea seated r.; around, [IVD(A)EA] CAPTA; in exergue, [S] C.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins