Figured it out? lol
A great bargain from eBay ... purchased primarily for the low price, but more importantly because of the fantastic portrait. When this coin was...
I can't really argue with many of those 'bullet points'!
All the coins in your post are undoubtedly from Rome. The mint did not produce leaded bronzes at this time. As for the silver, both your denarii...
Nothing wrong with that! Some of my favourite books about the Flavian era are historical fiction. Thanks for the recommendation!
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What book is it?
This lovely Domitianic sestertius from 85 AD is quite a treat in hand. I simply love the bronzes the Rome mint was turning out that year. The...
Thank you for the kind words. BNC 762 is the AVGVSTI variety. Mine is BNC 763 (AVGVST).
Yes, I needed this variety, but the stunning portrait really won me over. [ATTACH] Titus as Caesar [Vespasian] Æ As, 11.12g Rome mint, 76 AD...
Nice list @Bing! My favourites are the Nero and Titus. Both are fine additions.
CGB has one. I may have picked up my copy from them....
Congrats on the nice Titus as! I agree with @The Meat man regarding price ... retail for $100 wouldn't be out of the question. Bold legends and...
Any luck?
Yes, 1449 it is. Correctly attributed in my collection but not in the OP post. Thanks for pointing out the typo.
I think you are correct. 'While taking part in the Judaean triumph, he (Domitian) rode on a white horse.' (Suetonius, Domitian, ii)
I was quite excited to recently have won this iconic Titus Judaea Capta sestertius. Received it over a week ago and I'm still mooning over it!...
100% agree. It's what we used to call on Forvm "greenies". Easily removed if need be.
Just another day at the office? I'd love to see what comes across your desk on an exceptional day! :cigar: Seriously though, what a fantastic coin.
Their podcast is quite entertaining, IMHO. Although elite and pricey coins are the focus, the lessons taught can be applied to almost any level of...
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