Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AR denarius. 3.29 gm. 20 mm. Rome mint. Struck July A.D. 77-December 78. His laureate head left; CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Sow standing left with three piglets between legs; IMP XIX. RIC II.1 983. RSC 214. Good Very Fine; lightly iridescent tone; exceptionally well centered on a broad flan of good metal. Choice example.

Ex Harlan Berk BBS 126 (23 April 2002) lot 234.

Scarce reverse type. And rare with obverse head left.