An Addition to My Flavians

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Bing, May 5, 2022.

  1. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Although I am not a Flavian specialist as some are on this board, in the main I do collect coins from the first century BC through the first century AD. Thus far I have 15 Vespasian, 6 Titus and 9 Domitian examples in my collection. I always seem to have trouble finding Titus coins affordable and in decent condition.

    This is my latest addition, and although I have yet to research, there are only 8 examples of this coin on acsearch. Any insight is greatly appreciated.

    Titus 10.png TITUS as Caesar
    AE Dupondius
    OBVERSE: T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP III PONT TR POT II COS, Radiate head of Titus right
    REVERSE: ROMA VICTRIX, Roma seated to left on cuirass, holding Victory and spear; behind, various arms; S C in exergue
    Struck at Rome, 72AD
    10.5g, 27.76mm
    RIC 633; RIC? 483 (R2)
    Ex Frank Kovacs

    Thank you in advance for looking.
     
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  3. PlanoSteve

    PlanoSteve Well-Known Member

    Love that obverse profile - looks so confident! :happy:;)
     
  4. Andres2

    Andres2 Well-Known Member

    Nice coin Bing, but i doubt if this a dupondius, too light,compare it with my coin.
    13 gram As:

    Titus Caesar Concordia (2).JPG
     
  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    You are correct that it is light, but I see no other denomination it could be
     
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  6. happy_collector

    happy_collector Well-Known Member

    Nice addition, @Bing. Great portrait with full legend!
     
  7. romismatist

    romismatist Well-Known Member

    Usually the radiate crown signifies it is a dupondius...
     
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  8. Al Kowsky

    Al Kowsky Well-Known Member

    James, Nice score :happy:! This coin must be another accolade for the victory in the Roman-Judean War :smuggrin:. The different patinas are fascinating. Fortunately they weren't ruined by excessive cleaning ;).
     
  9. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Agree, but the weight is light.
     
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  10. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Yes, the difference in patina made it difficult to image. But the patina is just as the image shows.
     
  11. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..nice dupondius Bing! :)..
     
  12. Clavdivs

    Clavdivs Well-Known Member

    Very nice coin with a great patina. I've also found it difficult to find reasonably priced coins of Titus.. I assume his short reign isn't helping.. :)

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  13. Alegandron

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

    Nice Dupondius @Bing !
     
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  14. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Nice one Bing! It's a dupondius, RIC 483 (R2)
     
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  15. The Meat man

    The Meat man Well-Known Member

    It may be worn...but the style on that portrait is incredible!!
     
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  16. Spaniard

    Spaniard Well-Known Member

    Very nice coin @Bing ..
    Lovely proud portrait...
     
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