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Vespasian - PAX denarius, unusual portrait! (D2474)

Vespasian - PAX  denarius, unusual portrait! (D2474)
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Vespasian - PAX denarius, unusual portrait! (D2474)
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  • Model: COS ITER TR POT pax denarius
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€ 79.00

Vespasian, 69-79. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 2,59 g), Rome, 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. COS ITER TR POT Pax seated left on throne, holding branch in her right hand and caduceus in her left. RIC 29. Good Fine

Early transitional portrait style. The engraver at first didn't know how vespasian looked like, The reverse celebrates the return of peace under Vespasian after the destructive Year of the Four Emperors and the successful defeat of the Jewish Revolt in Judaea.