Vespasian, 69-79. Aureus (Gold, 19 mm, 7.18 g, 7 h), Rome, 77-78. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to left. Rev. COS VIII Vespasian standing left, in milittary attire, holding long scepter with right hand and parazonium with left, being crowned with wreath by Victory standing behind him, holding palm. BMC 205. Cohen 131. RIC 936. An attractive example with a bold portrait. Good very fine.