Vespasian, 69-79. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 27.50 g, 7 h), Rome, 71. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. S - C Mars, helmeted, advancing to right, holding spear with his right hand and trophy over his left shoulder. BMC 568. Cohen 440. RIC 247. A superb coin with a dark olive-green patina and a splendid portrait. Minor smoothing, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.