Vespasian, 69-79. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.24 g, 7 h), Rome, 77-78. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. COS VIII Mars standing front, head to left, holding spear with his right hand and trophy over his left shoulder; to right, grain ear. BMC 200. Cohen 129. RIC 937. A lovely coin with a bold portrait. Minor pitting, otherwise, about extremely fine.