IONIA, Ephesus. AR denarius (3,16 g). Countermark applied at Ephesus circa AD 74-79 during the reign of Vespasian. (IMP)・(VE)S in rectangular countermark on a Roman Republican denarius of L. Caecilius Metellus, Rome 96 BC (Crawford 335/1b). Countermark graded fine. Very light porosity. Lightly toned. Howgego 839, Pangerl 100, Ex Classical Numismatic Group, auction 46, 24.06.1998, lot 1200 Grade: 1-/2