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Author Topic: R3 Vespasian Denarius From Ephesus  (Read 658 times)

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Offline David Atherton

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R3 Vespasian Denarius From Ephesus
« on: February 16, 2016, 04:12:19 pm »
I wish to share my latest acquisition: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127205

A very rare early Ephesian issue without a mint-mark. These non mint mark issues can be tricky to identify because a mint-mark may originally have been present and can be missing either due to die wear or preservation of the piece. Happily after inspecting the coin in hand I can be certain this is indeed a non mint-mark issue.

This is the second known specimen of this type from the issue.

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Re: R3 Vespasian Denarius From Ephesus
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2016, 04:37:59 pm »

Phenomenal rarity , the reverse reminds me of Augustus famous Denarius.
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Re: R3 Vespasian Denarius From Ephesus
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2016, 04:40:45 pm »
It's a great piece!

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Re: R3 Vespasian Denarius From Ephesus
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2016, 05:46:14 pm »
Wonderful addition David, congrats.

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Re: R3 Vespasian Denarius From Ephesus
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2016, 02:17:33 am »
Hi David,

Interesting coin. :)

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Re: R3 Vespasian Denarius From Ephesus
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2016, 06:05:12 pm »
Thanks everyone for the kind compliments.

I know it's not the prettiest coin, but it's nice to see others appreciate it for what it is.

 

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