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Lot # 485
Vespasian (69-79). AR Denarius, 73 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM. Vespasian seated right, holding sceptre and branch. RIC II 65; RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 546; C. 386. AR. 3.02 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal. A choice example, well centred on a broad flan and brilliant, with underlying luster. Lovely light iridescent tone, with blue and reddish highlights. About EF.