The collecting guidelines for my Flavian collection are simple: With bronze it's a representative approach, acquiring coins that are historical,...
I really do love the coins struck for Vespasian at Lugdunum. Their unique 'blocky' portrait style is very appealing. This as struck in 71 is a...
My latest addition is an extremely rare Judaean bronze struck under Agrippa II for Titus. I purchased the piece just in time for Hanukkah, a most...
This Vespasian As from Lyon was slightly double struck on a large flan (29mm!) ... perfection IMHO! Coins don't have to be problem free to be...
This iconic type from Macedonia has always been on my provincial want list, recently I was able to acquire one. [ATTACH] Vespasian Æ25, 10.84g...
I really love this denomination. My hunch is that it was struck in much larger quantities than the survival finds indicate. At any rate, my latest...
Here is the latest coin in my 'Off the Beaten Path' provincial series, this time we travel to the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre. [ATTACH] Time...
Turkeys were an absent species in the ancient world. So, for our numismatic feast on this Thanksgiving morning I'll have to make due with this...
When it comes to Vespasianic bronzes, rarities are a denarii a dozen ... but I still find them pretty cool. My latest addition is a decently rare...
This provincial coin type struck for Domitian is in fairly high demand and goes for premium prices at auction. The reverse is very appealing!...
My Titus trend continues with this 'naval victory' as struck for Titus Caesar. One could say I recently came down with a case of Titus-itus!...
Yet another Titus Caesar bronze. Boy, do I love these coins! This one is somewhat harshly cleaned, but I think a lot of the original eye appeal...
My latest coin comes with a fine portrait in good Lugdunese style and decent eye appeal. Plus, it isn't all that common. [ATTACH]Titus as Caesar...
Let it be known I love coins with a bit of mystery to them! [ATTACH] Titus [Agrippa II] Æ24, 10.77g Caesarea Paneas mint, 85-86 AD Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚ(Ρ)...
I couldn't help myself. A rare variant with a minor difference? Count me in! [ATTACH] Domitian AR Denarius, 3.01g Rome mint, 81 AD Obv: IMP...
I am a specialist in Flavian coins generally, but systematically collect the silver issues - especially those of Titus. I've almost completed that...
... sort of. As an exclusive Flavian collector this is perhaps as close as I can get to having a JC coin. [ATTACH] Domitian Æ24, 7.25g Philippi...
I didn't pay too terribly much for this latest one, about the price of a decent meal out on the town. [ATTACH] Vespasian Æ Diobol, 7.57g...
Semisses are probably the rarest imperial denomination struck for Domitian. They do not show up in trade often and when they do are commonly seen...
I love quinarii, especially ones that are stylistically pleasing and rare. My latest acquisition I believe fits that criteria. [ATTACH]Vespasian...
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