Vespasian, AR Denarius, Rome Mint, struck January-June 70 AD.
Obv: Laureate head of Vespasian right. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG.
Rev: Pax seated left, holding olive branch and winged caduceus. COS ITER TR POT.
Reference: RIC II 29; BMCRE 26-30; BN 18; RSC 94h.
17mm, 2.81 grams.
Details: Clipped on upper edge of obverse/lower edge of reverse. Some scratches on both obverse/reverse. This piece saw many ancient hands and was used in many transactions, adding to the interesting story and life of this piece. Has old cabinet tone with hints of gold, blue and iridescence retaining its originality.