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.