I totally agree. One of the best times I ever had with a coin was the weekend I spent researching a counter marked Vespasian denarius. It was quite...
Admittedly, style is somewhat subjective. If I was to list the criteria I look for in a coin in order it would probably go something like this: 1....
Perhaps consider the question this way: Theoritically there are two coins of the same type that meet all your above criteria - one is in fine style F...
I recently posted a thread about my new Titus Pax sestertius https://www.cointalk.com/threads/fine-style-can-overcome-almost-anything.331405/...
Ah yes, the age old question - style versus condition. Personally, I'll choose style every time. The perfect solution is a fine style EF, but I fear...
Many months ago when I first laid eyes on this coin in Vcoins I fell in love and placed it as the number one coin on my personal want list. One thing...
For good reason! It is indeed a reverse type that copies the early one struck under Tiberius. Many of Vespasian's denarius reverse types were...
Yes, TR P XIII. Nice specimen!
Your coin is the work of one particular engraver whose signature mark is that prominent nose. He also worked on Vespasian and Titus' denarii. All of...
It's a coin type that only a specialist could love. Rare with that obverse and reverse legend combo. I can understand why those who do not specialise...
Great eye candy that. Nice way to start things off!
Incredible coin!
While we're at it, I'll post my modius with nine corn ears, rather than the normal seven. To date I have not seen another. [ATTACH]
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