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.
Vespasian; AE Sestertius; Mars
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Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE32 |
| Weight [g]: | 22,20 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC II 447 |
| Commentary: | bronze and dark brown patina, decent details |
Historical Context
Vespasian imposed a Urine Tax (vectigal urinae) on the distribution of urine from public urinals, because it was collected and used by some industries.
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