Ephesus. Vespasian augustus, 69 - 79.
Denarius 69-70, AR 3.39 g. IMP CAES – VESPAS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. LIBERI IMP – AVG VESPAS Titus and Domitian, both veiled and togate, standing facing slightly to l., each holding patera. C 248. BMC 430. RIC 1395. CBN 334. RPC 805.
An extremely rare variety, without mint-mark (Φ) on reverse exergue, of a scarce type.
A severe portrait and a lovely light iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Privately purchased from David Vagi on the 7th of May 2000.