Lot 3800
Sale 99 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), denarius, Ephesus mint, issued 71, obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P PP, rev. Victory advancing to right, holding wreath and palm, around [PACI] AVGVSTAE, to lower right EPHE (S.2270, RIC 333, RSC 276, BMC 457). Bright, slightly off centre on reverse, otherwise very fine - good very fine and rare.
This issue commemorates the peace following the Jewish War of A.D.66-70. The issue struck at Ephesus is unusual in that it carries a mint signature, a practice revived only two centuries later.
- Estimate
- $180
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140