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LOT 2854
Vespasian AR Denarius. AD 69-79.
Ephesus mint; struck AD 71. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P, laureate head to right / AVG EPHE (partially ligate) in two lines within wreath. RIC II.1 1427; RPC II 829; BMCRE 451; RSC 40. Near Extremely Fine. Die break on obverse.(3.39gr, 18mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2854
Vespasian AR Denarius.
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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