Watch List notes:

IONIA, Ephesus. AR denarius (3,17 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 late AD 73 (cf. RIC II 1457; cf. RPC II 853). Countermark graded fine/very fine. Minor porosity on reverse. Attractively toned. A rare variant from the Ephesus mint and extremely rare with a Vespasian countermark on a denarius of Vespasian. Howgego 839, Pangerl 100, Ex Sternberg Zürich, auction XXIV, 19.11.1990, lot 244 Grade: 1