

Vespasian (69-79). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 75 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS VI. Head of Vespasian, radiate, right. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) Vespasian 818. 12.42 g. 26.50 mm. Dark patina with the original orichalcum colour peaking through in some areas. VF.