Virtuous Vespasian

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Jay GT4, Dec 27, 2018.

  1. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Here's a little beauty that arrived this week. A very rare Vespasian denarius from Antioch struck in 70 AD. The ragged uneven flan is typical of the series but the good thing is they were struck in high relief. The portrait is early and has a distinct Vitelius look to it. The Virtus reverse is rare on Flavian coinage. David and RIC reference RIC 1379 (R3 unique). I am very happy to have acquired it and it fits right in with my eastern Flavians. Nice tone with some encrustations remaining.

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    RIC 1542 Vespasian denarius

    IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
    Laureate head right

    VIRTVS AVGVST
    Virtus standing right, left foot on prow, with spear and parazonium

    Antioch, 70 AD
    3.24g

    RIC 1542 (R2);RPC 1916 (5 spec.)

    Ex-Noble Roman Coins
     
    Jay GT4, Dec 27, 2018
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  3. Nemo

    Nemo Well-Known Member

    Awesome catch!
     
    Nemo, Dec 27, 2018
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  4. Alegandron

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

    Very very nice! Well done!
     
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  5. cwart

    cwart Senior Member

    Very cool coin
     
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  6. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Very nice pickup Jay! Congrats on adding this interesting denarius to your collection.
     
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  7. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys!
     
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  8. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Super addition! Extremely rare and much better than my ratty example. Congrats Jay!
     
    David Atherton, Dec 28, 2018
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  9. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Cool find Jay
     
    randygeki, Dec 28, 2018
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  10. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Very nice, I like it a lot, Jay.
     
    Mat, Dec 28, 2018
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  11. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys. I thought David would post his...
     
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  12. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    You have been warned it is not a pretty example. :facepalm:

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    David Atherton, Dec 28, 2018
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  13. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Awesome!
     
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