RIC 1421 Vespasian

AR Denarius, 3.02g
Ephesus mint, 70 AD
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
RIC 1421 (R). BMC 446. RSC 278. RPC 825 (5 spec.). BNC -.
Acquired from Den of Antiquity, August 2012.

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 03:44 AM]

Some reason I am attracted to the lettering, it's neat. Cool victory too. Interesting coin overall.

Randygeki(h2)

[Sep 05, 2012 at 06:19 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 07:19 AM]

Nice ephesian coin!

Jay GT4

[Jan 28, 2013 at 12:38 PM]

Nice one. I just picked up a die matched obverse of this type!

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