VESPASIAN, A.D. 69-79. AE Sestertius, Rome Mint, A.D. 71. NGC Ch VF.RIC-247. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Mars advancing right, holding trophy and spear. Presenting deep forest green surfaces with only a few light spots of inconsequential roughness, this charming example offers a great portrait of Vespasian. So expressive is his countenance that one can count the wrinkles in his furrowed brow.