Description: Vespasian (69 - 79 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 71 AD. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III; laureate head right / SPQR OB CIVESSERVATOS in four lines within oak wreath (Corona Civica).

Diameter: AE33 mm

Weight: 24,8 g

Grade: aVF/gF

Attribution: RIC 254; BMCRE 573; Cohen 528

Commentary: rare; Tiber patina with darker patches, great portrait

History: Corona civica awarded for saving Roman live(s) was the second highest military decoration - after the Grass Crown (corona graminaea) awarded for saving a legion or entire army.

Article Number: 055-02-01-43682