VESPASIAN, A.D. 69-79. AV Aureus (7.35 gms), Uncertain mint in Spain, possibly Tarraco, A.D. 70. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. RIC-1311; Calico-607. Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right; Reverse: COS ITER TR POT, Pax seated left on throne, holding branch and cornucopia. An alluring example offering a rather strong and bold portrait of the founder of the Flavian dynasty as well as a finely executed reverse. Even the circular guideline for the reverse legend is visible below the seated figure of Pax.
