Vespasian AR Didrachm Rome mint (for Cappadocia), 76-77 AD RPC 1642 (8 spec.) Obv: AYTOKPA KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOC; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r. Rev: ΠATHP ΠATPIΔOC; Mt Argaeus; on summit, radiate figure standing, l., globe in r. hand, sceptre in l. hand Rome struck a series of silver coins consisting of drachms and didrachms for circulation in Cappadocia during the middle of Vespasian's reign. This didrachm from regnal year 9 has the very ethnic reverse type of Mt Argaeus. These Rome issues can be distinguished from the local issues both by style and die axis - the Rome issues having a 6 o'clock die axis and the local issues a 12 o'clock die axis. I simply had to have this coin, even with its obvious flaws. IMHO, the fine style portrait is worth it.
Very nice David. I can see why you would be attracted to that portrait. It is very expressive with some excellent detail. I especially like that prominent nose.
Nice coin David. The "scare" looks like a spade might have clipped it when it was found. Interesting.
The strength of the portrait jumps out so much I didn't even noticed the scar before you mentioned it Q
You know, in hand it's not as pronounced as the picture indicates. The lighting in that photo isn't doing the coin any favours!
