137, Lot: 215. Estimate $75. Sold for $210.

Vespasian Æ Dupondius. (26mm, 13.55 g). Rome mint.

Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III, radiate head right 
Rev: TVTELA AVGVSTI, SC in ex, Tutela (Guardianship) seated left with child 
 standing to either side of her. 

RIC II 480; Cohen 568. Fine, river patina. Very rare type.

From the Father Wilbur B. Dexter Collection.


From the CNG Electronic Auction 137, Apr 12, 2006.
By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.