Another Vespasian

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Orfew, Apr 20, 2016.

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  1. dlhill132

    dlhill132 Member

    Awesome new coin Orfew. My Vespasian.
    Doug H.

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    dlhill132, Apr 21, 2016
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Very nice Doug!
     
    Bing, Apr 22, 2016
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  4. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    I echo Bing.....That's about as nice an example as I've seen---wonderful strike and details!!
     
    Mikey Zee, Apr 22, 2016
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  5. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    I decided to post my 'variation' of the OP and contrast the two. As @vespasian70 notes, my example is a more common type struck the year before @Orfew wonderful and far scarcer example.

    Either I am learning to appreciate the subtlety of styling or I'm now simply able to notice the obvious that I seemed to always miss before LOL

    Anyway, the differences are quite noticeable:

    [​IMG] Vespasian cens cururle example.jpg
     
    Mikey Zee, Apr 22, 2016
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  6. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Also notice the smaller 'head' on Orfew's coin. Towards the middle of the reign onwards the portraits were much smaller.
     
    David Atherton, Apr 22, 2016
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  7. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Great post MZ. Thanks for showing the contrast between these 2 coins. I really like your example too.
     
    Orfew, Apr 22, 2016
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