Favourites Poll Redux

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by David Atherton, Oct 12, 2019.

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Pick your favourite of my 5 favourites!

  1. 1. RIC 688 - Vespasian Victory/Quadriga denarius

  2. 2. RIC 159 - Vespasian 'Judaea Capta' Sestertius

  3. 3. RIC 1132 - Vespasian dynastic sestertius

  4. 4. RIC 515 - Titus cistophorus

  5. 5. RIC 331 - Domitian 'Germania Capta' denarius

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  1. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Over a week ago I posted my Top Ten Favourites Poll. The 'Germania Capta' denarius handily got the most votes. However, since that poll was created I acquired a coin which comes very close to being my all time favourite. So, just out of curiosity, I thought I would re-run an abbreviated version with the new coin included:

    My Top 5 coins. Please vote!



    1.
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    Vespasian
    AR Denarius, 2.84g
    Rome mint, 74 AD
    Obv: IMP CAESAR in exergue; Vespasian stg. r., with branch and sceptre, in quadriga r.
    Rev: VESP AVG across field; Victory on prow r., with wreath and palm
    RIC 688 (R). BMC 147. RSC 569. BNC 121.
    Ex Nomos Obolos 4, 21 February 2016, lot 575. Ex GH Collection. Ex Superior Galleries, The Moreira sale, Part II, 10-11 December 1988, lot 2374.



    2.

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    Vespasian
    Æ Sestertius, 26.69g
    Rome mint, 71 AD
    Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
    Rev: IVDAEA CAPTA; S C in exergue; Palm tree; to l. Captive stg. r.; to r., Judaea std. r. on cuirass; both figures surrounded by arms
    RIC 159 (C3). BMC 532. BNC 490, pl. XLIV (same dies).
    Acquired from Witter Coins, eBay, October 2019. Ex Triton V, 15-16 January 2002, lot 1913 (From the Robert Schonwalter Collection). Ex Worner List 1, January 1951, no. 394. Formerly in NGC holder #4683650-005, with grade 'F', strike 5/5, surface 3/5.



    3.
    V1132.jpg Vespasian

    Æ Sestertius, 24.45g
    Lyon mint, 71 AD
    Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.; globe at point of bust
    Rev: CAESAR AVG F DES IMP AVG F COS DES II; S C in exergue; Titus and Domitian stg. front, each with spear and parazonium
    RIC 1132 (R). BMC 799. BNC -.
    Acquired from Romae Aeternae, June 2019.



    4.
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    Titus

    AR Cistophorus, 10.64g
    Rome mint (for Asia), 80-81 AD
    Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M•; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
    Rev: CAPIT across field, RESTIT in exergue; Temple of Capitoline Jupiter with 4 columns enclosing figures of Juno, seated Jupiter and Minverva
    RIC 515 (R). BMC spec. acquired 1948. RSC -. RPC 860 (3 spec.). BNC 111.
    Acquired from Calgary Coin, 30 November 2015. Ex MS collection. Ex Berk 124, 3 January 2002, lot 448.



    5.
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    Domitian

    AR Denarius, 3.20g
    Rome mint, 85 AD
    Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P IIII; Bust of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r., with aegis
    Rev: IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POTES P P; Germania seated r. on shield; below, broken spear
    RIC 331 (R2). BMC 82. RSC 181. BNC 84.
    Ex Roma Auction V, 23 March 2013, lot 728.
     
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    That Judea Capta Sestertius (number 2) is fantastic!
     
  4. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    I voted for the Judea Capta. Beautiful coin with amazing history. I wish I could've voted for multiples. My next favorite would have to be the Germania reverse Domitian.
     
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  5. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I like the Cistophorus best.
     
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  6. PlanoSteve

    PlanoSteve Well-Known Member

    From the Department of Redundancy Department: That #1 vote is me again. :D

    (They are ALL fantastic though! :happy::singing:;))
     
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  7. NormW

    NormW Student Of Coinology

    The Judea Capta is the one that I would most like to own, because of the huge historic event tied to it.

    The Germania Capta is my second, being the son of German immigrants, it amuses me.

    The Cistophorus is next, because I like to see architecture on coins

    The Titus and Domitian reverse is interesting.

    The quadriga is my least favorite, but I would still gladly own it.

    Thanks for sharing these.
     
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  8. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    I love the Ivdea Capta, but I had to vote for the Germania Capta. There is just something very special about this coin.
     
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  9. Curtisimo

    Curtisimo the Great(ish)

    The sestertius is fantastic but I had to go with the Germania Capta. The die workmanship on the reverse (particularly the 3D shield) is remarkable.
     
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  10. Marsman

    Marsman Well-Known Member

    I voted for the Germania Capta coin again. What a masterpiece that is !
     
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  11. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Thanks everyone who took the time to vote again. Interesting to see a virtual tie between the 'Judaea Capta' and 'Germania Capta'.
     
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