Sestertius of Vespasian, obverse

An image of Coinage. Sestertius. Vespasian (69-79), ruler. Reverse: captive, palm, Judea personified. Roman Empire. Roman Imperial. Rome mint. Copper alloy, struck, height 34, mm, width 33, mm, weight 26.10 g, AD 71. Alternative Number: BMC; II.115.533.

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Coinage. Sestertius. Vespasian (69-79), ruler. Reverse: captive, palm, Judea personified. Roman Empire. Roman Imperial. Rome mint. Copper alloy, struck, height 34, mm, width 33, mm, weight 26.10 g, AD 71. Alternative Number: BMC; II.115.533.

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Accession Number: CM.1718-1963
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Camera: Canon EOS 60D
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Exposure time: 1/15
ISO Speed: 320
Fnumber: 16/1
Captured: 2016:07:25 15:52:04

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