Description
Vespasian (69 – 79 AD). AE Dupondius, struck for Syria. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; laureate bust left / PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS winged caduceus within crossed cornucopiae.
Vespasian; AE Dupondius; caduceus, cornucopiae
180,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE28 |
| Weight [g]: | 14,30 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 757; RPC 1983 |
| Commentary: | brown patina with some green deposits, well centered, impressive portrait; including collector's original card with detailed description and photos |
Historical Context
In contrast to his reputation as mainly military man, Vespasian encouraged theatrical productions and granted state salaries to teachers of Latin and Greek rhetoric.
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