ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Vespasian (69-79). Denarius ND (77-78), Rome. Av. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate bust left. Rv. COS - VIII. Mars standing left holding spear and trophy. RIC 938; Silver - 3.26 g - 18 mm - 6 h From the sale Münzen und Medaillen 52, 19 and 20 June 1975. NGC Ch XF 5/5 3/5 (8360797-003). The mint is slightly off-centre on the right and shows a massive portrait of the Emperor. A fine scratch on the reverse. With a dark patina. Almost Superb.