Vespasian AR Denarius. Rome, AD 77-78. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head to left / COS VIII, Mars standing to left, holding spear and trophy. RIC II.1 938; BMCRE 202; RSC 126. 2.84g, 17mm, 7h.
Very Fine; attractive old cabinet tone. Rare left facing type.
From a private UK collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 36, 27 May 2017, lot 586.