VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Ephesus.
(3.00 g. 17 mm.)
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P.
Laureate head right.
Rev: PACI AVGVSTAE.
Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm frond; monogram to right.
RIC² 1425 (R3). RSC 279 BMC p 94 note
Condition: Very fine.
Numismatik Naumann Auction 69 Lot 348
September 2, 2018
When I purchased this coin I was aware of the RIC plate coin and then this one. Since then I have seen one more cross the auction block. I am therefore aware of 3 of these in total.
This is an early coin for Vespasian from the Ephesus mint. I really like the Ephesus portraits. They have a style unlike any other mint for Vespasian denarii. I also really like the reverse on this coin. The figure of Victory is very clear.
I always try to add these when I can but the Ephesian coins seem quite popular with collectors, While they seem more frequent in the last 2 years or so, there is usually healthy competition for them in auctions.
I hope to add more soon.