For a vain emperor Virtus was an important deity for mining imperial attributes. Needless to say, Domitian, always looking for an excuse to...
I fell in love with this sestertius at first sight. Fine style combined with good condition made for an irresistible piece. Not to mention it was...
My latest coin is an As from the Restoration series struck by Titus. In hand the piece is quite appealing. [ATTACH] Tiberius, Restored by Titus Æ...
A recent eBay win ... rare (but that's really beside the point) with an exquisite obverse. The reverse ... not so much. [ATTACH] Titus as Caesar...
I really couldn't pass up such a neat historical type, despite the worn and somewhat rough condition. The price was right too. [ATTACH] Titus as...
Nothing really beats an honest first century sestertius. Domitian in numismatic circles is primarily known for his denarii, but he also struck...
[ATTACH] Vespasian Æ Sestertius, 26.76g Lyon mint, 77-78 AD Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.,...
When this little beauty was listed on Vcoins last week I snapped it up right away. I love the idea of collecting coins of famous Romans without...
Variants are almost seemingly endless when it comes to Flavian bronzes. Seeking out rarities is fairly easy, affordable, and quite fun. This...
Back in August 2018 I unknowingly purchased an inexpensive (under $50) fake Vespasian dupondius on eBay. As soon as the coin was in hand I knew I...
Recently I was very pleased to add my first coin from Berytus, a Titus Caesar 'founder' type. [ATTACH] Titus as Caesar [Vespasian] Æ24, 14.20g...
But gosh, it has a neat little numismatic story behind it too. [ATTACH] Domitian as Caesar [Vespasian] Æ Assarion, 5.41g Koinon of Bithynia,...
One of the benefits of collecting Roman provincial coinage is the travelogue-like nature of the research. My latest stop in this numismatic...
I purchased this coin primarily because it is a superb piece with a great portrait. But it also comes with a little mystery. [ATTACH] Domitian...
I was very thrilled to have recently won this fantastic denarius struck for Domitian in 85. The portrait is quite exquisite too. [ATTACH]...
Well, sort of. My latest arrival is a thick, chunky bronze with quite a bit of heft to it, which I suppose in a pinch could serve as a hockey...
My latest arrival is a rare Alexandrian obol struck early in Domitian's reign. The local ethnic reverse is quite appealing! It also comes with a...
Here are two recent arrivals, both were struck for Domitian. The first as Caesar under Vespasian in bronze, the next as Augustus in silver....
Domitian struck the Minerva denarius types for 13 years - many are ho-hum, a few are just sublime. I think this one is the latter. [ATTACH]...
Sometimes you wait for a coin type in vain, other times Fortuna surprises you! This Vespasian Lugdunese denarius is one I've patiently sought out...
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