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LOT 3607
Vespasian AR Denarius. Struck AD 70. Ephesus mint.
IMP CAESAR VESPA[S AVG COS II] TR P P P, laureate head to right / AVG within wreath. RIC II.1 1414; RPC II 822; BMC 439. Very Fine.(3.49gr, 18mm, 6h.).
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 3607
Vespasian AR Denarius.
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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