So I posted the Augustus that I won in the Naville auction but I actually won 2 coins. Although this is a very common denarius for Vespasian, I bought it for 2 reasons. First, I just loved the portrait. Second the coin was a part of E.E. Clain Stefanelli's collection. I have several of her coins now and I am always looking for more. I love having coins with an interesting provenance. It also came with a small handwritten tag that I assume was hers. Please post your coins with an interesting provenance. Vespasian, 69-79 Denarius circa 73, AR 19.5mm., 3.25g. Obv: Laureate head r. ; IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS Rev:. Vespasian seated r. on curule chair, with feet on footstool, holding scepter and olive branch; PONTIF MAXIM RIC 546. C 387. Ex: E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection Ex: Naville Numismatics Live auction 50 Lot 467 June 23, 2019
Nice win , I agree the provenance makes the coin that much more mystical . It is great when there is some kind of trail to follow with coins when that is possible. It just has that special feeling , if you know what I mean !! Dillan
Very nice acquisition Andrew! I see it still has a lot of 'greenies'. Don't let the commonness of a coin be a reason to pass it over. Some of my favourite coins are quite common. Vespasian AR Denarius, 3.14g Rome mint, 77-78 AD RIC 983 (C). BMC 214. RSC 214. Obv: CAESAR - VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, l. Rev: IMP XIX in ex.; Sow l., with three young. Acquired from Glenn W. Woods, February 2005.
Denarius of Vespasian Rv S.P.Q. R. within oak wreath with spikes. possible Actian crown. RIC 547 73 A.D. 3.46 grms
