Vespasian (69-79), Plated denarius, Rome, AD 77-78; AR (g 3,03; mm 17; h 6); I[M]P CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. Modius with corn ears; in field, IMP - XIX. RIC I 110 (note) = II 980 var; cfr. C 213 and 217.
Unusual subaerate, old cabinet tone and in exceptional state of preservation, probably the best specimen known: for exhibition, fdc.