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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;David Atherton, post: 2733367, member: 82616&quot;]Every once in a while I come across a coin that can be appreciated not only for its rarity, but also for its beauty.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]622293[/ATTACH]<b>Vespasian</b></p><p>AR Denarius, 3.28g</p><p>Ephesus (?) mint, 76 AD</p><p>RIC 1477A (R3), BMC - , RSC - , RPC -</p><p>Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r., a small &#039;o&#039; mint mark below neck</p><p>Rev: PON MAX TR P COS VII (from high l.); Winged caduceus</p><p><br /></p><p>A unique specimen of the caduceus type from the rare and mysterious &#039;o&#039; mint. This rare variant has the reverse legend starting from the upper left, all other known examples start from the lower right. I informed Ted Buttrey of the coin and he has assigned it 1477A in the upcoming RIC II.1 Addenda.</p><p><br /></p><p>I dearly love the denarii struck at the &#039;o&#039; mint because of their fine style. The tiny issue is riddled with mules and mismatched types; however, the mint&#039;s engravers more than make up for it with their beautiful portraits. It&#039;s an added bonus the coin is unique.</p><p><br /></p><p>Post any coins you feel are relevant.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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