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Roman Imperial Coinage, Vespasian (69-79), Dupondius, Rome, c. 71, radiate bust right, rev. VICTORIA NAVALIS, Victory standing on prow right, holding wreath and palm, 11.92g/5h (RIC 284; BMC 597; cf. Hendin pp. 411-12). Very fine, dark tone, rare £100-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Stephen Alexander Collection of Ancient Coins.

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It is conceivable that the reverse type refers to the naval confrontation that took place on Sea of Galilee during the Jewish War (Josephus, Bellum Judaicum, 3.10.9)