Numismatica Ars Classica
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Ephesus. Vespasian augustus, 69 - 79.
Denarius 69-70, AR 3.59 g. IMP CAES – VESPAS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. LIBERI IMP – AVG VESPAS Confronted and bare heads of Titus, r. and Domitian, l.; below, Φ. C –. BMC –. RIC 1401. CBN –. RPC 810.
An exceedingly variety, only the second specimen known, with the mint mark (Φ)
between the busts on reverse. Three impressive portraits struck on a very broad
flan and a light old cabinet tone. About extremely fine / extremely fine
Ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid sale 17, 2009, 179.
Denarius 69-70, AR 3.59 g. IMP CAES – VESPAS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. LIBERI IMP – AVG VESPAS Confronted and bare heads of Titus, r. and Domitian, l.; below, Φ. C –. BMC –. RIC 1401. CBN –. RPC 810.
An exceedingly variety, only the second specimen known, with the mint mark (Φ)
between the busts on reverse. Three impressive portraits struck on a very broad
flan and a light old cabinet tone. About extremely fine / extremely fine
Ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid sale 17, 2009, 179.