69-79AD Vespasian Æ Dupondius – VF
$450.00
Vespasian founded the Flavian dynasty and restored stability to Rome after the Year of the Four Emperors. He initiated economic and military reforms and began constructing the Colosseum before his death in 79 AD.
The reverse legend FELICITAS PVBLICA, Felicitas publica was associated with the happiness of the public, general prosperity, justice, military victories, and coins.
Even brown patina, small area of roughness in front of Felicitas although does not detract, a well centred example with a bold portrait, graded as a nice Very Fine
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Description
Origin:Roman Imperial
Region:Rome Mint
Denomination:Dupondius
Composition:Æ
Date:Struck 74 A.D.
Obverse:IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS IIII CENS, radiate head left
Reverse:FELICITAS PVBLICA S-C, Felicitas standing left, holding short caduceus and cornucopiae
Diameter, Weight & Orentation:26mm, 12.2g, 6h
Grade:Even brown patina with bold portrait, graded as a nice Very Fine
Provenance:Private Victorian Collector
References:RIC 555, BMC 698 Cohen 152; Sear 2346
Caesar Vespasianus Augustus
Born Titus Flavius Vespasianus, in a village called Falacrinae, north east of Rome. His father Titus Flavius Sabinus who served as a customer official, moneylender and tax collector. His mother Vespasia Polla was from a military family who’s farther rose to the title of Praefectus castrorum, the Legions third most senior officer
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