Bold Vespasian Portrait
Vespasian (69-79). AE Sestertius, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P PP COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. ROMA SC. Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 443. 24.01 g. 34.00 mm. A superb portrait on medallic flan. Lovely warm light brown patina. Good VF/VF.