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Roman Imperial Coinage, Vespasian, Denarius, c. 70, laureate bust right, rev. Libertas standing left holding garland and spear, 2.65g (cf. RIC 105). A contemporary imitation, apparently in good metal, with blundered but recognisable legends, rare £30-£40

Provenance: Found in Norfolk.

The figure described as ‘Libertas’ is shown helmeted and holding a garland instead of a pileus