VESPASIAN, A.D. 69-79. AV Aureus (7.12 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 77-78. NGC Ch F, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.RIC-935; Calico-624. Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right; Reverse: COS VIII, Vespasian standing left, holding scepter and parazonium; to right, Victory standing left, crowning him with wreath. A seldom seen type, this handsome piece features a well centered strike and light tone. A few light marks near the edge on the reverse are noted merely for completeness.
