VESPASIAN, AD 69-79 AE As (28.71mm, 10.42g, 6h) Struck AD 76. Rome mint Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS VII, laureate head of Vespasian left Reverse: S C, Spes standing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left References: RIC II 895 Glossy aqua-green patina with a fine, classic Vespasian portrait. This coin is an extremely rare variant combination of obv.
Missing from the British Museum Collection. Feel free to ask if you have any questions!