CNG Vespasian AR Denarius. 
August 1999. Sold for $51.


     Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (3.28 gm). Countermark applied
     at Ephesus circa 74-79 AD; undertype of A. Licinius Nerva.
     Laureate head of Fides right; c/m: VES before / Horseman
     galloping right, dragging captive. Crawford 454/2 (undertype);
     Howgego 839 (cm). Undertype VG, c/m muddled Fine. Scarce and a
     very interesting coin. 715357.

     The countermark on this issue was applied at Ephesus circa 74-79 AD.