David Atherton Posted January 11, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) Yes, I needed this variety ... but it was the fantastic veristic portrait that sealed the deal. Vespasian Æ Sestertius, 21.72g Rome mint, 71 AD Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r. Rev: PAX AVGVSTI; S C in field; Pax stg. l., with branch and cornucopiae RIC 181 (C2). BMC 554. BNC 512. Acquired from Savoca Coins, January 2023. The standing Pax is one of the most common types encountered on Vespasian's sestertii struck during the great bronze issue of 71, mirroring the prominent role Pax played on his early denarii. Colin Kraay counted 16 obverse dies paired with this second issue reverse type, undoubtedly there are more. Here Pax is represented holding a cornucopiae (on the denarius she holds a caduceus) symbolising the emperor's gift of peace and prosperity to the empire. Here it is in hand. Please share your own fantastic portraits. As always, thank you for looking! https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=11162 Edited January 11, 2023 by David Atherton 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay GT4 Posted January 11, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 11, 2023 And what a great portrait it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn235 Posted January 11, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 11, 2023 Very nice! Flavian bronzes usually seem to wear out very gracefully 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 11, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 11, 2023 5 hours ago, David Atherton said: but it was the fantastic veristic portrait that sealed the deal. Ah thats a excellent portrait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted January 11, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 11, 2023 That's a great portrait! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barzus Posted January 11, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 11, 2023 Strangely, one of the very few ´´non consecratio ´´ coins I own is also a Flavian bronze, which I could never part with until now because I love its obverse: a great portrait of Titus, with beautiful green patina... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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