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Vespasian-RIC-1421
AR Denarius
Ephesus mint, 70 AD
RIC 1421 (R), BMCRE 446, RSC 278
Obv - IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR P P P; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev - PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory adv. l., with wreath and palm; at lower l., BY
VF

This denarius is part of the fourth series minted at Ephesus. Most of the denarii with the BY mint mark are fairly rare.

A decently toned coin with a good portrait, although flatly struck.
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Mat  [Sep 05, 2012 at 05:44 AM]
Some reason I am attracted to the lettering, it's neat. Cool victory too. Interesting coin overall.
Randygeki(h2)  [Sep 05, 2012 at 08:19 AM]
I agree with you Mat. The lettering kind of reminds me of the lettering on a nice AE. Great addition David.
FlaviusDomitianus  [Sep 05, 2012 at 09:19 AM]
Nice ephesian coin!
Jay GT4  [Jan 28, 2013 at 02:38 PM]
Nice one. I just picked up a die matched obverse of this type!
 

   

 
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