Vespasian Brass Dupondius. 12.69 gr, 26.93 mm. Lyons. 71 AD.

Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS III, radiate head right.
Rev: SECVRITAS AVGVSTI, SC (in exergue), Securitas seated 
right, head resting on raised arm, holding sceptre, to 
right an altar and torch.  

RIC II 1156; Sear (1988) 800; Sear5 -.

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August 2009