Roman Empire, Vespasian, 69-79, Sestertius 71, Rome

Roman Empire. Vespasian, 69-79. Sestertius 71, Rome. Bronze 25.18 g.; 33.2 mm.
Obverse: Head of Vespasian, laureate, right. Obverse caption: IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III //
Reverse: Salus, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left. Reverse caption: SALVS AVGVSTA // S C

RIC: 245. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 245.

Attractive portrait, the details are still well preserved despite the beginnings of circulation wear. Pleasant uniform brown patina.
Extremely fine EF 40-45