CNG 88, Lot: 1302. Estimate $150. Sold for $280. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.01 g, 6h). Ephesus mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 71. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing aegis / AVG/EPE in two lines within oak wreath. RIC II 1445 (Vespasian); RPC 846; RSC 22. Fine, toned, rough surfaces, minor edge splits, cleaning scratches on obverse under tone, small dig on reverse. Very rare.