Vespasian – Altar

Vespasian – Altar
Silver antoninianus (= double denarius), Rome, 249 - 251 A.D.
   
Obv. DIVO VESPASIANO; Radiate head of Divus Vespasian r.
Rev. CONSECRATIO; Altar-enclosure with double panelled doors, flames rising from the top of the altar, sometimes with horns visible on either side.

   

   RIC (Decius) 80; RSC (Vespasian) 652
   
Picture credit: Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) (Auction 42), 3.4.2016, lot 896


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