High Grade Coin, At Least For Me

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  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I admit most of my coins are budget grade, but this particular new addition isn't. Only went after it due to low bidding and the nice reverse type.

    In the end, it did go a bit high but much lower than a dealer or fancy auction house would have sold it for so I was happy.

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    Vespasian (69 - 79 A.D.)
    AR Denarius
    O: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right.
    R: VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory advancing right, holding palm and crowning standard with wreath.
    Rome Mint (72-73 A.D.)
    3.45g
    19mm
    RIC 362 (C2), BMCRE 74, RSC 618
     
    Mat, Dec 3, 2018
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  3. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Congrats on your Vespasian, Mat:) Love the reverse design.
     
    panzerman, Dec 3, 2018
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  4. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Fantastic example @Mat!
     
    David Atherton, Dec 3, 2018
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  5. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Great example @Mat
     
    Orfew, Dec 3, 2018
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  6. H8_modern

    H8_modern Attracted to small round-ish art

    I love Victoria reverses and that one is beautiful. Nice pick
     
    H8_modern, Dec 3, 2018
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  7. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    Killer portrait and Victory looks great as well, totally a nice pick up @Mat
     
    chrsmat71, Dec 3, 2018
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  8. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Love it!
     
    Jwt708, Dec 3, 2018
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  9. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    It's a great coin all around!
     
    Jay GT4, Dec 3, 2018
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  10. PeteB

    PeteB Well-Known Member

    A "keeper"!!! Well done! And good photo, except
    I suggest you use a "daylight" bulb to get the red out, as well as other light source inputs.
     
    PeteB, Dec 3, 2018
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  11. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Excellent Vespasian @Mat ! Really great Victory scene on the Reverse... very nice! And, knowing you, you nailed it for a killer price! Congrats! Wish I had a great one like this!
     
    Alegandron, Dec 3, 2018
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  12. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Excellent coin! Perfect strike and centering, classic Vespy portrait, and interesting reverse type. What more could you ask for?
     
    zumbly, Dec 3, 2018
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  13. NLL

    NLL Well-Known Member

    It's a nice looking coin with amazing detail. I love it!
     
    NLL, Dec 4, 2018
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  14. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Sweet score Mat!
     
    randygeki, Dec 4, 2018
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  15. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    It's gorgeous, Mat!
     
    TIF, Dec 4, 2018
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  16. museumguy

    museumguy Member

    I'm not a collector of Romans but that is one beautiful coin! Congrats!

    Steve S.
     
    museumguy, Dec 4, 2018
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  17. Deacon Ray

    Deacon Ray Well-Known Member

    Beautiful coin, Mat! I purchased a denarius of the same type a couple of months ago.

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    Deacon Ray, Dec 4, 2018
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  18. Aunduril

    Aunduril Well-Known Member

    Awesome, thanks for sharing.
     
    Aunduril, Dec 4, 2018
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  19. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    Great score @Mat !

    Q
     
    Cucumbor, Dec 4, 2018
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  20. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

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  21. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

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