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; minor traces of gentle old cleaning; good very fine / about extremely fine.
Ex Mazzini collection (vol. I tav. LXXIII n. 416).