Vespasian, 69-79. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 27 mm, 13.74 g, 6 h), Rome, 74. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS V CENS Radiate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. FELICIT[AS] PVBLICA Felicitas standing to left, holding winged caduceus in right hand and cornucopia in left; across fields, S-C. BMC 696. Cohen 153. RIC II.1 715. Green patina. Very fine.
From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired in 2002.
This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.