IONIA, Ephesus. AR denarius (3,45 g). Countermark applied at Ephesus circa AD 74-79 during the reign of Vespasian. (IMP)・(VE)S (retrograde) in rectangular countermark on a denarius of Augustus, Lugdunum 8 BC (RIC I 199). Countermark graded fair. Light cabinet toning. Howgego 839, Pangerl 100, Ex Münz Zentrum Köln, auction 68, 25.04.1990, lot 732 Grade: 1-