A week or so ago I shared this as of Vespasian with the 'Altar' reverse from Lyon. https://www.cointalk.com/threads/vespasians-providence.339510/ Over the weekend I received the surprisingly rarer Rome mint version of the type. Vespasian Æ As, 9.84g Rome mint, 71 AD RIC 315 (R). BMC - . Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r. Rev: PROVIDEN in exergue; S C in field; Altar Acquired from Dr. Claus W. Hild, May 2019. This example is the scarce Rome mint variant with the abbreviated 'PROVIDEN' legend struck during the great bronze issue of 71. It is missing from the BM's extensive collection. The variant spellings can range the gamut from 'PROVID' to 'PROVIDENT'. The piece is a bit worn, but I like the dark coppery patina.
