Lot 2541
Vespasian, AD 69-79. AE Sestertius minted at Lugdunum, AD 71. Laureate head right of Vespasian; globe at point of neck. Reverse: Palm tree; to left, Vespasian standing right, holding spear and parazonium; foot on helmet; to right, seated personification of Judaea. RIC 1134 [as Rare]. Excellent detail for the grade. Very Fine.
Since the celator didn't allow quite enough spacing for the final "I" of "COS III", the Roman numeral filled the area reserved for the globe (mintmark of Lugdunum), so a globe (pellet) was inserted in the field. It didn't work, therefore, another point was scribed in the die. Evidently, it was okayed by the master of the mint.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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