Watch List notes:

IONIA, Ephesus. AR denarius (3,32 g). Countermark applied at Ephesus circa AD 74-79 during the reign of Vespasian. (IMP)・(VE)S in rectangular countermark on a denarius of Vespasian, Ephesus AD 69-70 (RIC II 1400; RPC II 809). Countermark graded fine/very fine. Punch mark on reverse. Iridescent cabinet toning. Extremely rare with a Vespasian countermark on a denarius of Vespasian. Howgego 839, Pangerl 100, Acquired from Classical Numismatic Group, London, in early 1990s; Purchased from Oslo Mynthandel in September 1992 Grade: 1+