Vespasian (69-79). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 72-73. Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Laureate head right. Rev. VESTA. Vesta, veiled, draped, standing left, holding simpulum in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 360. 3.13 g. 22.70 mm. Iridescent toning with golden and blue hues. Good VF/VF.