I figured out Vespasian ...

I'm not an ancient coin guy but I bought this one today from my LCS. I figured out the emperor is Vespasian but I can't find a match doing a Google search. There's a lot with eagles but none look like mine. Does anyone know anything more about this? It's about the size of a British half penny.

 

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Vespasian, 69-79. As Lugdunum (Lyon), A.D. 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III Laureate head of Vespasian to right, [set on globe]. Rev. S C Eagle standing facing on globe, its head to right, with his wings spread. Cf. BMC 811. BN 809 = RIC² 1169

 

Very nice Coin, a very nice example, with a lovely obverse! Do you Happen to know the weight?

 

Actually, the obverse reads COS IIII, making this RIC 1202 (C2). BMC 822. BNC 819.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=151204

Nice example!

 

I'm not home right now but I'll check later. Any idea of value?

 

You picked out a really nice one - great portrait and an interesting reverse type. Congrats!

 

Retail in trade @ $100, give or take. It's not super rare.

 

I paid $15 so that sounds great to me.

To the person who asked about weight, it's 10.19 g.

 

Here's an example of your variety (not as nice) currently on Vcoins: https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/lo...9__as__lugdunum__r_eagle/1800593/Default.aspx

You made out pretty well!

 

$15 is a steal!

 

That is a slam dunk acquisition for $15! Nice coin.

 

When both the buyer and seller know nothing about the coin, anything can happen.