

Vespasian (69-79). AE As, Lugdunum mint, 72 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII. Laureate head right. Rev. Garlanded altar, S-C across fields, PROVIDENT below. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 1167. 10.00 g. 27.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Enchanting river patina with its usual defects. EF/About EF.