Ephesus mint Vespasian obtained in a trade

I swapped a Caligula bronze that i reckon was of equal value.

I'm doubtful if a positive ID is possible with the reverse off center but i'm very happy with it nonetheless.



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http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.2_1(2).ves.1426 ?
or
http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.2_1(2).ves.1433 ?

 

Yes, or 1434. I think those are the only options but we need to see the mint mark to know for sure. Maybe someone will recognize a die match? To my eye the IMP would be very crowded under the bust.

 

And I think I just found one, so it is 1433 after all!

 

A wonderful coin @Nemo Congrats on such a nice acquisition.

Here are mine.
RIC 1425


RIC 1421

RIC 1414

 

I see your mintmark located in the same place as mine under Pax.

 

Wonderful

 

The artistry of Flavian Ephesus issues is terrific!

 

Great portrait styles!

John

 

Lovely style on that one @Nemo! If I had caught this thread in time I could've saved you the trouble of looking for a die match - I have one in my photo files of the series.

 

Great pick up Nemo! Love these eastern mint coins. I need to get a better photo of this one.


RIC 1407 Vespasian Eastern Ephesian Denarius

IMP CAES VESPAS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian right

PACI ORB TERR AVG
Turreted and draped female bust right below, horizontal Φ

3.23g

RIC 1407 (R); V1407, RPC 813

Rare

Ex-T.C. collection, Ex-Calgary Coin.

 

Man, that is a beautiful example, great metal!

 

The engravers had style, no doubt about it. Some beautiful examples posted by Doug and Orfew as well.