Lot 3401. Good Fine with somewhat uneven patina but splendid expressive facial 
details on the captives! 34mm, 25.5g. Est $1000.


Vespasian AE Sestertius. 71 BC. 

Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS III, laureate head right 
Rev: IVDEA CAPTA, palm tree, on left a captive standing right with hands 
 bound behind his back, on right another captive seated to right in 
 attitude of mourning, arms scattered around, S C in ex. 

Cohen 238, Hendin 773.

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