Vespasian; 69-79 AD, Rome, 74 AD, Denarius, 3.51g. RIC-681 (R), BM-133, Paris-108, C-110. Obv: IMP CAESAR - VESP AVG Head laureate r. Rx: COS V Two laurel branches. Ex Hervera 59, 2010, lot 106; ex Leu 53, 1991, lot 218. The reverse copies the similar type of Augustus with legend CAESAR AVGVSTVS, BMC pl. 6.2-3 and pl. 7.5-6, commemorating the two laurel trees planted beside his doorway in 27 BC by senatorial decree. Rare: only two specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. EF