Roman Empire, Vespasian (AD 69-79) AV Aureus (7.29g) Rome Mint, AD 74, Gold, Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Rev.: FORTVNA AVGVST, Fortuna standing on base holding rudder and cornucopia, RIC 699, Calicó 631, Attractive, well-centered specimen with strong portrait. Hints of of copper toning, EF

*Provenance: In a Massachusetts (USA) collection since 1906 or earlier. (Ex. Bruun-Rasmussen, Auction 916, Lot 391)