★ Rare and struck on a very large flan ★

Vespasian, 69-79. As (Orichalcum, 23 mm, 6.11 g, 5 h), Rome mint, for use in Syria, 74. IMP•VESP•AVG•P•M•T•P Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. S•C within laurel wreath. BMC 879 (Commagene). McAlee 372. RIC 1566. RPC II 1986. Rare. Nicely centered on a very large flan and unusually attractive for the issue. Slightly rough, otherwise, very fine.