★ An attractive dupondius of Vespasian struck for use in the East ★

Vespasian, 69-79. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 26 mm, 12.89 g, 7 h), Rome for use in Syria, 74. IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. PON•MAX•TR•POT•P•P•COS V•CENS• Winged caduceus between crossed cornucopiae. BMC 886 (attributed to the mint of Commagene). Cohen 376. RIC 756. RPC II 1982. Attractive dark patina. Earthen deposits , otherwise, very fine.