First Flavian to start the collection

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  1. Spargrodan

    Spargrodan Well-Known Member

    Got my first Flavian on the post today which will be a good start for my roman collection! A denarius from Domitian. I found it in RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 270 where it's marked as R2 so guess this one is hard to find. As a bonus the dealer had put some really nice stamps on the envelope I recieved today.

    Adv. IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC
    Rev. P M TR POT IIII IMP VIII COS XI P P

    Have two more Flavian coins on the way but they got stuck at the post office so will have to wait until the problem is solved so I can pick them up.

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  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    That is a beautiful looking coin and some really cool stamps as well :)
    Not a bad way to start your collection of Flavians.

    This is the only somewhat decent Domitian that my son and I have in our collection:
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  4. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Curious how a crack develops in the middle of a coin without going to the edge. What's the weight?
     
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  5. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ah, very nice! :)...
     
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  6. Ryro

    Ryro Trying to remove supporter status

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    Now get out whilst ye still can!
    A fun coin with a interesting style!
    Here's my favorite Damnitshin:
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    Domitian
    81-96 CE. Denarius, 3.44g. (h). Rome, 81 AD. Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M Head laureate right. Rx: TR P COS VII - DES VIII P P Wreath on curule chair, the legs of which terminate in lions' paws. RIC 48 (C ). BM 18. Paris 17. Cohen 570 (2 Fr.). Not a common coin: just five specimens in RekaDevnia hoard. Good VF
     
  7. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    The more "common" of the rare type

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    IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M
    Laureate head of Domitian right

    IVPPITER CONSERVATOR
    Eagle standing front on thunderbolt, wings outspread, head left

    Rome 82-83 AD
    3.37g

    RIC 144 (R)
     
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  8. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    That is a most auspicious beginning to your Flavian collection! What a wonderful rarity. And it is indeed a very rare coin!

    I will be looking forward to your new additions!
     
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  9. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    I think they're lamination flaws.
     
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  10. Spargrodan

    Spargrodan Well-Known Member

    I think you are right.
     
  11. Spargrodan

    Spargrodan Well-Known Member

    Thanks! I hope I find some more rarities, the two other coins that are on their way are a bit rare as well and in better condition than the eagle one. :)
     
  12. Spargrodan

    Spargrodan Well-Known Member

    @furryfrog02 Thanks! Nice coin as well.

    @Ryro Really nice one!

    @Jay GT4 That is a beautiful version of the variation, I like the blueish patina.
     
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