A Tremendous Unpublished Titus!

Quite hard to make out. But yes I believe that is Vespasian on your coin.

Just something for your consideration: your denarii are not in focus in the image. Zoomed in, the details are blurred.

Also, the images are mostly showing green background and relatively little of the coins.

 

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Beau, your denarius is a Vespasian. A Titus example of the type is extremely rare ... especially since the OP coin is the only known one in existence!

 

Thanks David and I will improve on my photos next time. Any clue regarding RIC or Sears number for my coin?

Thank you and again congratulations on your discovery

 

That's a really cool, great find! Congratulations!

I don't have anything unique - that's a really high bar to clear. My usual bar is set at least 6 inches below ground level.

I do have my funky archaic owl, which doesn't show up too often, as far as I know:

 

Does half of a "unique" coin count? Here is the better half of a ceremonial miliaresion of Constantine IV. His beardless, civilian bust corresponds with those of Class I of his solidi and regular hexagrams, but is unpublished for a ceremonial issue, whose two known classes have a beardless, then bearded bust in military dress, with helmet, spear, and shield.
Constantinople, 668. 2.88 gr. 21 mm. 7 hr. Sear, DO, H. et al. unlisted.


For comparison, the usual ceremonial issue:
Constantinople, 674-85. Miliaresion. 4.42 gr. 21 mm. 6 hr. Sear 1165; DO 20; H. 61.

 

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=241&pos=126

 

Thank you

 

David, It is very interesting to read about your Titus Denarius above. I have another example of the same coin. I am totally new at Coin Talk, so I do not find my way how to upload pictures from my computer yet, but as soon as I find out, I will do it.

 

Congrats! Is this your coin??

https://www.biddr.com/auctions/numismatiknaumann/browse?a=5196&l=6375482

If so, you got one hell of a bargain!

 

Thanks, yes this is it

 

So, that makes two specimens! It's not often a new Flavian imperial variety is discovered ... especially a denarius!

 

Congrats on your great coin. Its always a "rush" to acquire a "Unique" coin.