Offered is a 29mm brass Dupondius, struck at Lugdunum in the name of Emperor Vespasian in 77-78AD, SEAR#2348, RIC#754b, BMCRE#833. This example of is of the Juno ‘FORTVNA REDVCI’ type depicting Fortuna with rudder, while the obverse is of the typical ‘IMC CEAS VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII PP’ variety. Good remaining detail for this denomination / reign, and some typical flan cracking / weakness of strike which tend to characterize these hastily struck issues. A very pleasing Orichalcum tone overall.
Offered is a 29mm brass Dupondius, struck at Lugdunum in the name of Emperor Vespasian in 77-78AD, SEAR#2348, RIC#754b, BMCRE#833. This example of is of the Juno ‘FORTVNA REDVCI’ type depicting Fortuna with rudder, while the obverse is of the typical ‘IMC CEAS VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII PP’ variety. Good remaining detail for this denomination / reign, and some typical flan cracking / weakness of strike which tend to characterize these hastily struck issues. A very pleasing Orichalcum tone overall.
