Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 23,69; mm 35)

Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; Æ (g 23,69; mm 35); IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III, laureate head r., aegis at point of bust, Rv. RO - MA, Roma standing l., holding Victory and aquila, leaning on trophy; in field, S - C. RIC II 107 corr. (drapery on l. shoulder).Exceptional portrait style; dark green patina; good very fine / about extremely fine.


Ex Mazzini collection (vol. I tav. LXXIII n. 416).