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69 NGC Ch VF Star Vespasian Denarius Roman Empire Rare Ephesus Pax Bust (24120503C)

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  • Choice Very Fine Star Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
  • Struck for Emperor Vespasian at the Ephesus Mint (mint mark E PHE).
  • Vespasian was the father of future Emperors Titus and Domitian.
  • Dated COS III = 71 CE.
  • Historic type alluding to the peace established after the capture of Jerusalem, and end to the Jewish war.
  • Minted at Ephesus, RIC 334 (rated as Rare), Foss 43, approx 16 x 18mm.
  • Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P, laureate head of Vespasian facing right.
  • Reverse: PACI ORV TERR AVG, below Pax E PHE, Bust of Pax draped and towered facing right (deity bust types seldom used on denarii).
  • Certified by NGC to Ch VF Star.
  • The Star designation  indicates that the coin has exceptional eye appeal, usually derived from some impressive aspect(s) of the strike, surface or style.
  • Pax was the goddess and personification of peace.