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Sestertius of Vespasian, Rome

Sestertius of Vespasian, Rome

r. 69-79 CE

Vespasian

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate head of Vespasian r.; around, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III. Rev.: Pax standing r., setting fire to arms; to l., column surmounted by Minerva, shield and lance against it; to r., lighted altar; around, PAX AVG; in exergue, S C.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins