My 1 win from Heritage

Well I bid on 4 last night but only won one coin. It is an interesting one however. It is a rare variant for Vespasian that shows an upright grain ear on the reverse. I already own 2 of these. On is still on the way from Jesus Vico (It has been a few months now). Anyway I really like the type and the provenance is a nice bonus. This coin was part of the "Morris " collection auctioned off by Heritage over the last several months or so.

I really like the portrait on this one and it nice to add another coin from this collection. This is either my 3rd or 4th "Morris Collection" coin.

Feel free to post your favourite Vespasian.

Rome Mint, 77-78 AD
RIC 939 (R). BMC 203. RSC 129.
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: COS VIII; Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak, fastened with belt round waist, standing l., holding spear slanting upwards l. in r. hand and trophy on l. shoulder in l. Corn-ear upright in ground r.
Ancient Coin Selections from the Morris Collection, Part IV World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61160 Lot 97223 May 10, 2020.

 

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That's a nice one, I like it.

I don't post this one much.


Vespasian (69 - 79 A.D.)
AR Denarius
O: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right.
R: VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory advancing right, holding palm and crowning standard with wreath.
Rome Mint (72-73 A.D.)
3.45g
19mm
RIC 362 (C2), BMCRE 74, RSC 618

 

Interesting example @Orfew.

@Mat: That is a fine coin!

This may be the best silver example of Vespasian that I own (i need to take another image. The glare is over the top):

 

Congratulations on the win @Orfew. And i hope your other coin arrives anytime soon!

 

A fine new addition. I like the grain-ear detail on the reverse and wonder about what it signifies.

Will the denarius escape be released from its plastic prison soon?

Here is my favorite Vespasian. It won't appeal to grade collectors and isn't especially rare, but I very much like the expressive "heavy" portrait style:


Vespasian, Roman Empire, denarius, 77/78 AD, Rome mint. Obv: CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right. Rev; ANNONA AVG, Annona seated left, holding corn ears. 19mm, 3.33g. Ref: RIC II Vespasian 964.

 

Nicely done @Orfew. I won no things because I wasn’t prepared to go 2/3x my max. I used to win stuff at HA occasionally, not so much in the last year or so.

excellent coins @Mat and @Bing as well.

 

Nice coin - the bust is especially expressive.

Here's Mars and the corn-ear but with Vespasian facing left. This is the closest thing to a "scarce" Vespasian that I have. Condition leaves a bit to be desired:


Vespasian Denarius
(77-78 A.D.)
Rome Mint
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head left / COS VIII Mars standing left with spear and trophy, corn ear in ground to right.
RSC 128; RIC 940
(3.14 grams / 18 mm)

 

Nice score Orfew ! I've posted this one before but here it is again . This morning I watched some jaw dropping denarii of Vespasian auction off at CNG 114 .

 

@Mat you should definitely post this one more often it is simply superb. The bust is in fine style.

 

Thanks @Orielensis I very much like the expressive portrait.

 

I do not care a bit about the condition of this coin. The left facing version has been on my want list for at least several months.

 

There were definitely some beauties at CNG last week. I love your IVDEA CAPTA. What a great coin.