Vespasian (69-79 AD). Æ Sestertius, Rome mint, 77-78 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII. Laureate head left. Rev. ANNONA AVGVST SC. Annona, draped, seated left, holding open on her knees a sack of grain ears, the ends held in her hands. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 988; C. 34. AE. 24.64 g. 33.00 mm. R. A spectacular portrait. Lovely golden brown patina, with orichalcum highlights. VF.