ANCIENT THEMES. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ “Sestertius” (33mm, 22.88 g, 6h). Paduan type. Low quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. Fine.Electronic Auction 561 World Medals, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ “Sestertius” (33mm, 22.88 g, 6h). Paduan type. Low quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P PP COS III, laureate head right / IVDAEA CAPTA, S C in exergue, palm tree; to left, bound male captive standing right; to right, Judaea seated right on cuirass in attitude of mourning; both figures surrounded by arms. Johnson & Martini 1546-7. Dark gray-brown surfaces. Fine. |