IONIA, Ephesus. AR denarius (3,69 g). Countermark applied at Ephesus circa AD 74-79 during the reign of Vespasian. (IMP)・(VE)S (retrograde) in rectangular countermark on a Roman Republican denarius of L. Mussidius Longus, Rome 42 BC (Crawford 494/42c). Countermark graded very fine. Lightly toned. Howgego 839, Pangerl 100, Ex Classical Numismatic Group, auction 43, 24.09.1997, lot 1870 Grade: 1