Another neat Titus @Bing! Here is one that isn't quite as well known. [ATTACH] Titus AR Denarius, 3.31g Rome Mint, 79 - 80 AD Obv: IMP TITVS...
Believe it or not, this actually was an intentional type and not a mule! That's why the series is so extraordinary - an Eastern themed coinage...
The strange series of bronze coins struck for Vespasian with a 'Syrian' theme have always fascinated me. Recently, I was able to acquire this neat...
Wonderful that it's a bare headed portrait, but let's not forget the COS VII Pax reverse - extremely rare too!
Barry hit the nail on the head regarding the stylistic issues.
No, the style isn't correct for any of those issues either. The OP may be better able to answer what metal it is.
A forgery could have all manner of things done to it, none of which would change the style (which is wrong for the issue).
The style isn't correct and it has the appearance of being a forgery. Hence why it is unlisted. Looks like a cast to me.
I neglected to add this drachm with the Titus Caesar reverse to my original post. Ironically, I acquired the piece a couple of years ago despite...
I was really thrilled this week to have added a long sought after 'grail' coin! It has been on my numismatic 'Bucket List' for the better part of...
Thank you! I did a heap of research on the Isis cult during the Roman Era, however, I did not include much of it because it strayed too far from...
The Alexandrian coinage struck for Domitian is rich in reverse types and very diverse in its iconography. Recently, I was able to obtain a very...
Nice example of the type! The engraver's guide circle is indeed a neat bonus.
Fantastic write-up and coin!
My RIC 1459 is the variant without annulet. [ATTACH] Titus as Caesar [Vespasian] AR Denarius, 2.93g Ephesus mint, 74 AD Obv: IMP T CAESAR COS...
An interesting read, but very dubious to conclude that a volcanic eruption in the Aleutian Islands helped cause the fall of the Republic! The...
In their The Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage Butcher and Ponting found on average that Flavian Cappadocian Caesarean silver issues had a...
Sorry to hear that. Although I am confused about the circumstances. Are you in the US or UK and where is the coin coming from? You say the coin...
This is one of those coins where rarity and eye-appeal trump condition. Well done!
What a spectacular coin! I would love to have one of these with a Flavian under-type.
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