

Vespasian (69-79). AE Sestertius, Rome, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P PP COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. ROMA, S-C. Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 190; E. Biaggi, 'Le preziose patine dei sesterzi di Roma Imperiale' n.128. 23.83 g. 33.50 mm. Metal flaws. Patinated. VF.