Vespasian (AD 69-79). AE sestertius (34mm, 25.80 gm, 7h). NGC XF 4/5 - 2/5, smoothing. Judaea Capta issue. Rome, AD 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head of Vespasian right / VICTORIA-AVGVSTI, Victory standing right, left foot on helmet, affixing shield inscribed OB / CIV / SERV to palm tree, at base of which sits mourning Jewess to right in attitude of mourning; S C in exergue. RIC II 221. Hendin 1508. Bold portrait and mix of apple green, red and brown patina on sharp details of this dominating reverse.

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