- Choice Extremely Fine Emperor Vespasian Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Commemorative type struck at Rome 79 CE to celebrate the Consecration of Vespasian by his son Emperor Titus.
- RIC 63 (rated as Scarce), RSC 497, Foss 29 (attributed to 79 CE), 3.52g, approx 17mm.
- Historically significant Flavian Dynasty issue to mark the succession of Titus to the throne and to celebrate the Consecration (DIVVS) of Vespasian.
- 79 CE, year of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and destruction of Pompeii.
- Superb, realistic portrait!
- Obverse: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head of Vespasian right.
- Reverse: SC on shield supported by two capricorns, below a globe.
- Certified by NGC to Ch XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5. Rare with 5/5 subgrades!
- Lightly toned with lustrous surfaces, very attractive in hand!
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