David Atherton Posted September 15, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 15, 2023 I got this one back in July and only now have gotten around to unboxing it. It was cheap due to a few scrapes on the obverse. Vespasian Æ Sestertius, 22.77g Rome mint, 72-73 AD Obv: IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r. Rev: S C in field; Mars adv. r., with trophy and spear RIC 384 (R). BMC 621. BNC 609. Acquired from Petra Klein, July 2023. Vespasian's bronze coinage output in 72-73 was quite meagre compared to the vast issues of 71. This rare Mars variety is a carry-over from those massive issues. Struck just prior to Vespasian holding the censorship. In hand. Please share your flawed but fine coins. Thank you for looking! 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kali Posted September 15, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 15, 2023 Handsome addition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted September 15, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2023 Nicely centered example. The video shows how good the details still are. Well done with getting such an acquisition for your collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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