Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1557. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
  2005. VESPASIAN. 69-79 AD. Æ Sestertius (26.23 
  gm, 5h). Rome mint. Struck 76 AD. Bidding Closed 
  Estimate $10000 

VESPASIAN. 69-79 AD. Æ Sestertius (26.23 gm, 5h). 
Rome mint. Struck 76 AD. Laureate head right / The 
Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus: hexastyle 
temple set on three-tiered base; statues on either 
side; pediment decorated with statues of 
Capitoline Triad and other figures; quadriga and 
eagles as acroteria; statues along roof line; 
within, statue of Jupiter seated facing, holding 
sceptre, flanked by statues of Juno and Minerva 
standing facing, holding sceptres. RIC II 577; 
BMCRE 722; Cohen 488. EF, jade-green patina, minor 
weakness around edge. Stunning portrait. ($10,000)

New RIC 886