Vespasian, modern tourist fake imitating an issue of the Rome mint, genuine coins 71 AD., modern cast ca. 1980-2010 AD., cf. RIC 218.
Vespasian, modern tourist fake imitating an issue of the Rome mint, ca. 71 AD., modern cast ca. 1980-2010 AD.,
Sestertius fake (ø 36-37 mm / 20,20 g), cast bronze alloy, axes medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), filed edge, remaining parts of a casting seam, soft outlines,
Obv.: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III , laureate head of Vespasian facing left, wrong portrait style.
Rev.: VICTORIA AVG / S – C , Victory standing right, left foot on helmet, inscribing a shield on palm tree, "S - C" at either side in field.
For genuine coins cf. RIC 218 .