CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Vespasian
- Denomination:
- Sestertius
- Composition:
- Orichalcum
- Date:
- 71 AD
- Obverse:
- IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, Laureate head of Vespasian facing right
- Reverse:
- SALVS AVGVSTA, Salus, draped, seated left, holding patera extended in right hand and vertical sceptre in left; S-C in exergue
- Reference:
- BMC 575; RIC 245
- Size:
- 31mm, 25.7g, 6h
- Province:
- Rome
- Grade:
- aVF, attractive patina, clearly defined portrait
Vespasian was Roman emperor from AD 69 to AD 79. The beginning of his reign marked the end of the tumultuous period of leadership, which included the Year of Four Emperors, returning stability to the Roman Empire. Vespasian reformed the financial system and started large construction activities, most notably the Roman Colosseum, which was completed during the reign of his son Titus. Volume II of Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum attributes this Sestertius as being minted during Vespasian's third consulship ("COS III"), during which the following events occurred: his son Titus returned to Rome; Triumph of Vespasian and Titus; Lucilius Bassus takes Herodium and Machaerus; Temple of Janus closed; Temple of Peace begun.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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