Just Won This Rare Vespasian Denarius

So, I placed a bid before boarding a flight from Dublin to Munich. I arrived at my hotel a few minutes ago and realized I had won the lot I bid on. There are only 3 examples on acsearch, RIC II Part 1 rates it as the highest rarity "R3", and there is 1 on CNG but it is one of the three from acsearch. According to an expert who is also a friend of mine, in the upcoming addenda to RIC II it will be R2 (very few examples). I really wanted one of these Vespasian denarii from the Ephesus mint. I love the look of it and cannot wait to have it in hand. And now since I am in Munich, I think I will go have a beer.


Roman Empire, Vespasian 69-79, Denarius, 3.24g: Obv: Laureate head of Vespasian right "IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TRPPP" Rev: "AVG" within an wreath, Phi-Alpha monogram above ties. "AVG" in the center. RIC 1414. Ephesos mint, Some roughness on the reverse. Ex Savoca Auction #9, lot 533 8/21/16, realized 350 Euro + buyer's fee