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2 Sestertius Vespasian
| Issuer | The Roman Empire Treasury (Fantasy Issue) |
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| Year | 2007 |
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| In circulation to | Yes |
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| Obverse description | Salmon-toned note with a central SPQR heraldic shield flanked by Roman soldier supporters, surmounted by the Capitoline Wolf, at centre. Large red numeral II and olive branch vignette to left, with a Roman coin underprint medallion below. Portrait bust of Emperor Vespasian to right, with a Colosseum underprint behind, and his full imperial title in vertical lettering at right margin. |
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| Reverse description | Salmon-toned reverse with a composite panel of Roman mosaic fresco scenes at left, illustrating gladiatorial and hunting vignettes. Central field carries a classical Roman street scene underprint, with figures of a Caesar, legionaries and an obelisk. The Colosseum dominates the right, with the script legend 'Collosseium' in cursive below it. |
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A fantasy note with no genuine numismatic standing. Issued in 2007 as a novelty item invoking the name of the Flavian emperor, it has no connection to any central bank, monetary authority, or historical reissue program. The sestertius was a brass coin of the imperial period — the denomination has never existed in paper form, ancient or modern.
Collector interest, where it exists at all, is purely decorative.