

Vespasian (69 -79). AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck 76 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right. Rev. COS VII across field, eagle standing facing, head left, wings spread, holding thunderbolt in claws; on low garlanded cippus. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 847. 3.00 g. 19.00 mm. Old cabinet tone with warm hues. VF.