The Roman Empire
Vespasian, 69 – 79
Denarius 73, AR 3.45 g. IMP CAES VESP – AVG CENS Laureate head r. Rev. PONT II MAX IM Vespasian seated r. on curule chair, holding sceptre and olive branch. C 387. BMC 98. RIC 546. CBN 86.
A bold portrait and with a lovely iridescent tone, good extremely fine