My latest addition has a lot of neat things going on with it. Firstly, it's a handsome Vespasian Fortuna sestertius with a rare variant bust left...
When one thinks of Vespasian fairness is one attribute that comes to mind. His sense of justice and fairness was well known in antiquity. So, I...
I had my eye on a Titus sestertius, but lost track of time and forgot to bid. I haven't checked to see how much it hammered for.
After a devastating fire at Rome in 80 AD, a plague broke out (probably smallpox or typhus) which came on the heels of the Vesuvian disaster from...
Superb coin! But that is RIC 816, which does not depict the Temple of Jupiter. The temple in question is quite a mystery! Mattingly conjectured it...
I'm very pleased to see that you are interested in this area as well. It's quite a fascinating and overlooked time period. Anyway, here is one...
I have several denarii from 84, and indeed they are scarce and quite pricey. If you want a more economical alternative, try seeking out a middle...
I'm glad you were finally able to acquire that piece Andrew! And, I think it's a bit better than my own specimen. [ATTACH]Domitian AR Denarius,...
The Flavian foray into the founding myth. [ATTACH] Domitian as Caesar AR Denarius, 3.17g Rome Mint, 77-78 AD (Vespasian) Obv: CAESAR AVG F...
It's a modern copper medal.
A dark dupondius. [ATTACH]Domitian Æ Dupondius, 12.14g Eastern Mint (Thrace?), 81 AD Obv: IMP D CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VII; Head...
Not to be cheeky ... [ATTACH]
I wasn't sure if I should have mentioned his involvement with all that or not ... instead I was hoping someone would pick up on the irony of the...
Two recent arrivals have given me a great amount of pleasure over the past week. The first is this dupondius of Titus with a superb smiling...
Domitian is resting his foot on Rhenus' knee (or thereabouts). Although, on other dies Domitian's pose varies a bit.
And to provide Domitian with some military gravitas. Living in the shadow of 'Judaea Capta' had to be very tough on his ego.
I was very excited to have recently won this iconic Domitian sestertius. The inherent symbolism of the reverse is quite fascinating. [ATTACH]...
Such a shame. Hopefully you informed the seller and they won't send a coin like that again!
Great pick-ups Andrew! I thought your RIC 596 obverse looked familiar. [ATTACH]Domitian AR Denarius, 3.27g Rome mint, 88 AD Obv: IMP CAES...
Thank you for sharing your concerns; however, I absolutely do not agree with them and have the added benefit of the coin in hand. The piece has...
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