Mint Mark Mania

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  1. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Here is a denarius struck by Vespasian at Ephesus, unusually with two mint marks - an annulet and star.

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    AR Denarius
    Ephesus mint, 74 AD
    RIC 1465 (R2), BMC - , RSC - , RPC -
    Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TR P P P; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
    Rev: PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory adv. r., with wreath and palm; at lower l., annulet, at lower r., star

    There is no blatant reason why mint marks are present in the issue, perhaps they were internal control marks?
     
    David Atherton, Aug 3, 2015
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  3. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    What mint marks? Oh, sorry, I was too busy taking in the rest of that gorgeous coin to notice them :D. Excellent!
     
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  4. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    It's a great score, congrats.
     
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  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Very nice Vesp. I particularly like the reverse, but the whole coin is beautiful (and different).
     
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  6. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Terrific coin 'V' ---Wish it were mine....
     
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  7. Ancientnoob

    Ancientnoob Money Changer

    Agreed!
     
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  8. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Wow vespasian70, that's a great coin!! (very cool Victory reverse)
     
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  9. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    what a cool coin...and victory looks awesome. what's up with her head? is that a helmet or her hair?
     
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  10. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Super denarius! Vespasian looks even grumpier than usual.
     
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  11. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    I believe it's her hair. You know how those Flavian women loved the high hairdos. ;)
     
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  12. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Yes he does! It's like he is saying "take my Augustan peace, or else".
     
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