Divus Vespasian, died 79. Denarius (Silver, 21.5 mm, 3.05 g, 6 h), struck under Titus, Rome, 80-81. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS• Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. Foreparts of two capricorns back to back, supporting a round shield inscribed S C; below, globe. BMC 129. BN 101. Cohen 497. RIC² 357 (Titus). Old scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From the Moesa Collection, Switzerland.
The prototype for the reverse depiction seen on this coin can be located on the consecration Sestertii struck by Tiberius, half a century earlier, in honor of his father Augustus (cf. RIC 57).