IONIA, Ephesus. AR denarius (3,20 g). Countermark applied at Ephesus circa AD 74-79 during the reign of Vespasian. (IMP)・(VE)S in rectangular countermark on a dynastic denarius of Vespasian with Titus and Domitian, Rome mint AD 70 (RIC II 16; RSC 5). Countermark graded fair. Lightly toned. Extremely rare with a Vespasian countermark on a denarius of Vespasian. Howgego 840, Pangerl 100, Ex Lanz, München, auction 60, 11.06.1992, lot 383 Grade: 1/1-