Description: Vespasian (69 - 79 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; laureate head right / Mars, helmeted, advancing right, trophy across shoulder in left hand, spear in right, S-C.

Diameter: AE32 mm

Weight: 22,2 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: RIC II 447

Commentary: bronze and dark brown patina, decent details

History: Vespasian imposed a Urine Tax (vectigal urinae) on the distribution of urine from public urinals, because it was collected and used by some industries.

Article Number: 030-02-02-41652