Vespasian augustus, 69 - 79. Ephesus. Denarius late 73, AR 2.92 g. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS IIII TR P P P Laureate bust r. Rev. PACI – AVGVSTAE Victory advancing r., holding wreath and palm branch; in lower r. field, star. C –, cf. 277 (COS V). BMC –, cf. 475 (COS V). RIC 1454. CBN –, cf. 368 (COS V). RPC 850B.
An extremely rare variety, only three specimens known. Minor
areas of corrosion, otherwise good very fine

Ex Gitbud & Naumann sale 10, 2013, 424.