ANCIENT THEMES. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 21.26 g, 6h). Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). VF.Electronic Auction 533 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 21.26 g, 6h). Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Laureate head right / Vespasian standing left, lifting up female kneeling right; behind, Roma standing right, holding shield. Cf. Johnson & Martini 1550-1560; Klawans 4. Brown surfaces, some porosity, edge marks. VF. |