- Very Fine Emperor Vespasian Cappadocia,
- Caesarea silver didrachm (2 drachm) coin.
- Roman Provincial coinage, approx 22mm, 6.55g, toned.
- Minted for Emperor Vespasian from 76 to 77 CE, founder of the Flavian Dynasty, father of Emperors Titus & Domitian.
- Metcalf 4, RPC II 1650, Sydenham 102.
- Rare variety with heads of Vespasian and Titus.
- Certified by NGC to VF.
- Obverse: Vespasian laureate head right, AVTOKPA KAICAP OVECPACIANOC CEBACTOC.
- Reverse: Titus laureate head right, AVTO KAI OVECPACIANOC CEBACTOV VIOC.
- Caesarea, also known as Mazaca, was an ancient city in what is now Kayseri, Turkey. In Roman times, the city was an important stop for merchants headed to Europe on the ancient Silk Road.