Wow VK, that coin has gravitas.
Donna, that COL NEM is great!
My friend that is an awesome coin. It is coins like these that got me into collecting in the first place.
Thanks to everyone for the kind comments
The coin was issued by Vespasian and features Titus as caesar. The Vespasian of this type shows up in both left and right facing versions. The...
Glad you found it. I always have it open in at least one browser. I use it everyday. It is not perfect however. I have found misattributed coins a...
Yes, not a rare coin at all. In fact it is very common as a type. However, I have been looking for the right one of these for at least a year....
Nice understatement David...LOL. I doubt whether any Titus quinarii are actually common. Here is mine of Domitian. It is the only Flavian...
I agree with David regarding the style...wow. I also love the patina. The reverse is nice but that portrait is simply superb.
Thanks to everyone for posting these great Flavian coins. I have a few... Here are a few you will not see everyday and maybe not for several...
A very nice pickup Mat. The toning Is very attractive. Congrats on this fine addition
Yep, I would have paid too much for it as well. A superb coin.
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Great coin David and great thread! Vespasian, 69-79 A.D. AR Denarius, 3.16g. 21.41mm. Rome, 73 A.D. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS. Laureate head...
I have dealt with them a number of times. I have had no problems with them. I have found their photos to be quite accurate. Though I find their...
I like it very much. An expressive portrait and an instantly identifiable reverse.
@David Atherton as you might see from my response to Curtis I never meant to imply that my coin was a Judea Capta type. However, it is certainly...
Quite right Curtis. It is not a Judea Capta type and I never said it was. I claimed that Hendin categorized it as i stated above-as a Victory over...
A fantastic addition David. Wow that is just superb!
I feel very fortunate to have won this one in the NOMOS auction that finished this past weekend. Some of the prices were insane. For example,...
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