Vespasian, 69-79. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 34 mm, 25.34 g, 7 h), Rome, 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. ROMA / S - C Roma standing front, head to left, holding Victory in her right hand and spear in her left. BMC 560. Cohen 418. RIC 190. Attractive riverine surfaces ('Tiber patina'), and with a realistic portrait of Vespasian of impeccable style. Minor porosity, otherwise, good very fine.