Vespasian, gold Aureus, Temple of Vesta, Ch VF 5/5 4/5 (Fine Style). diademed and draped bust left

diademed and draped bust left within quatrefoil

The Relief of Groningen

quartered shield of arms over cross fleury

and a rare date

Vespasian, gold Aureus, Temple of Vesta, Ch VF 5/5 4/5 (Fine Style). diademed and draped bust leftVespasian (AD 69 79), gold Aureus, Rome, AD 73, IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN, laureate head to right, rev. VESTA, the Temple of Vesta, a round, domed temple with four visible pillars and four steps leading to it, cult statue of Vesta within, and statues to left and right, 7. 12g, 20mm, 12h (RIC II Vol 2, 515; BMCRE 867; Calic 690). Well centred, very fine, in NGC holder graded Choice VF 5 5, 4 5, "fine style".