Vespasian. AR Denarius, 3.49 gr, AD 69-79. mint in Asia 
Minor, probably Ephesos, 76 AD. 

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right, small O
beneath wreath ties.
Rev. Domitian, in military dress, riding prancing horse left, 
raising right hand and holding sceptre in left. 

BMC -. Cohen -. RIC 1480. 
Extremely rare. 
Estimate $3000       
This piece is part of a very rare issue, which is certainly 
from Asia Minor and probably from Ephesos (see RIC II, 2nd 
edition, pp. 43-44). The coins of this group are characterized by 
rather strong portraits and unusual types (the reverse of this 
coin was almost certainly intended solely for issues in the 
name of Domitian as Caesar). The boldness of Vespasian’s 
portrait on this coin is remarkable. 

CNG Nomos 2 auction, lot 178.