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Both sides of an irregularly shaped bronze coin with relief decoration on each side

Sestertius of Vespasian, Rome

r. 69-79 CE

Vespasian

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate bust of Vespasian r.; around, IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III. Rev.: Palm tree; to r., Vespasian standing r. with spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; to r., Judaea seated r.; around, IVDAEA [CAP]TA; in exergue, S C.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins