VESPASIAN, A.D. 69-79. AR Denarius (3.19 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 70. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. RSC-19; RIC-84. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Fortuna standing left, holding cornucopia and resting hand upon prow to left. This choice, early example of a Vespasian Denarius is beautifully struck on a flan of pristine, excellent metal. Very little in the way of wear is observed on this highly lustrous specimen. Ex: Peus 372 (10/2002) Lot # 1173.