Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AR denarius. 3.46 gm. 19 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 77-78. His laureate head left; CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Annona seated left, holding sack of grain ears on lap; ANNONA AVG. RIC II.1 966. RSC 30. Near Extremely Fine; light lustrous tone; crisp and well centered on a broad flan; a couple very light hairline scratches and a tiny green deposit on reverse. Choice. Scarce with head left.Ex Numismatik Lanz München Auction 106 (27 November 2001) lot 320.