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The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 31-summer 30 BC. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.64 g, 2h). Italian (Rome?) mint. Bare head left; to left, countermark of IMP VES within incuse rectangle / Victory standing right on globe, holding palm frond and wreath. CRI 408; RIC I 255; RSC 66; for c/m: Howgego 839. Fine, bright surfaces.
Ex Malter 90 (21 September 2008), lot 110.
See BMCRE vol. II, pg. xvii where it is mentioned that the countermark is found on denarii from about 120 BC to those struck under Augustus. The countermark on this issue indicates the continued use of older coins in circulation and the occasional need to identify them as acceptable media of exchange. According to Howgego, this countermark was applied at Ephesus between 1 January AD 74 and 23 June AD 79.
Ex Malter 90 (21 September 2008), lot 110.
See BMCRE vol. II, pg. xvii where it is mentioned that the countermark is found on denarii from about 120 BC to those struck under Augustus. The countermark on this issue indicates the continued use of older coins in circulation and the occasional need to identify them as acceptable media of exchange. According to Howgego, this countermark was applied at Ephesus between 1 January AD 74 and 23 June AD 79.