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LOT 3317
Vespasian AR Denarius. Struck AD 71. Ephesus mint.
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. (NGC graded XF 4/5 - 2/5 (#8465280-010).).
Provenance
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3317
Vespasian AR Denarius.
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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