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    The Roman Empire Begins

    Very nice examples all. Here are a few of mine [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Orfew, Jan 16, 2020 at 10:39 PM in forum: Ancient Coins
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    A Tiny Titus

    Nice catch David! It is a lovely little piece of silver.
    Post by: Orfew, Jan 15, 2020 at 11:51 PM in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Need help with an older tag

    So I received my Titus RIC 20 denarius today. I had heard that it was once a lot in an older CNG auction. I checked the current archives and the...
    Thread by: Orfew, Jan 15, 2020 at 4:52 PM, 2 replies, in forum: Ancient Coins
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    My first exhibit - The Numismatic Legacy of Wang Mang

    A lovely exhibit. Congrats on putting this together it is lovely. I have exhibited a few times and I know how much work it is to put something...
    Post by: Orfew, Jan 14, 2020 at 12:51 PM in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Another rare Flavian

    2 days ago I was browsing a site and saw this coin. It brought back to mind a recurring theme of late. It seems I can go years without seeing...
    Thread by: Orfew, Jan 13, 2020 at 5:37 PM, 2 replies, in forum: Ancient Coins
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    A Vespasian denarius one does not see everyday

    That is a super coin Doug. I love it.
    Post by: Orfew, Jan 13, 2020 at 11:48 AM in forum: Ancient Coins
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    A Vespasian denarius one does not see everyday

    So this one just popped up on MA-Shops and after a bit of research to confirm my suspicions, I bought it. It is true that the coin is worn but...
    Thread by: Orfew, Jan 13, 2020 at 11:33 AM, 10 replies, in forum: Ancient Coins
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    A rare Titus...it is also a RIC plate coin

    No, that is not strange at all. Thanks for the question. This reverse legend occurs on only 5 types-1 for Vespasian and 4 for Titus as Caesar....
    Post by: Orfew, Jan 13, 2020 at 1:43 AM in forum: Ancient Coins
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    A rare Titus...it is also a RIC plate coin

    Thanks Jay, I read that in RIC as well. Maybe that means that this coin was photographed while it was a part of the Ashmolean collection. I guess...
    Post by: Orfew, Jan 12, 2020 at 8:32 PM in forum: Ancient Coins
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    A rare Titus...it is also a RIC plate coin

    Sorry Doug, I do not know. I would love to know more about the history of this coin.
    Post by: Orfew, Jan 12, 2020 at 8:25 PM in forum: Ancient Coins
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    A rare Titus...it is also a RIC plate coin

    I am very excited about this one. It is R3-only one known by the authors of RIC. However, I know of one other. It sold in a Pegasi bid or buy...
    Thread by: Orfew, Jan 12, 2020 at 8:07 PM, 14 replies, in forum: Ancient Coins