Vespasian, 20th century struck imitation, prototype 71 AD., fake Sestertius, cf. RIC (new) 244.

Vespasian, modern struck imitation from modern dies (20th century, ca. 1996-8) imitating Rome mint, prototype 71 AD.,
fake Sestertius (31-32 mm / 23,64 g), bronze(?), axes medal alignment ↑↑ (ca. 0°), surface damaged (by heat?) and patinated,
Obv.: IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III , his laureate head right.
Rev.: ROMA / S - C (across fields), Roma standing left, holding Victory in right hand, spear in left.
cf. RIC II (old) 443.1 ; - Coh. 418 ; - BMC 564 ; RIC II (new) 244 ; - CBN 528 .

cf. http://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/albums/userpics/10618/Vespas.jpg http://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/albums/userpics/10618/Vesp_Roma.JPG http://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/albums/userpics/10618/normal_285-20060910.JPG , listed in "Counterfeit Studios and their Coins" by Prokopov and Manov on pages 63-64 (Sofia 2005, no. 84 ).