★ Divus Vespasianus ★

Divus Vespasianus Aureus, struck under Titus

Divus Vespasianus (died 79). Aureus (18-19 mm, 7.31 g). Rome, struck under Titus, c. 80-81.
Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, Laureate head of the deified Vespasian to right.
Rev. E - X, Round shield, inscribed S C, mounted near the base of a column topped by an urn; to left and right, laurel branch.
RIC 62 (Titus); BMC 123 (Titus).

Scarce and nicely toned. Traces of mounting, otherwise, very fine.