I fear it is a lifelong illness and there is no cure I'm aware of. :nurse:
It's a lovely example, nicely toned with the thunderbolt fully showing in the eagle's claws.
Here you go. https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/london_ancient_coins/89/product/vespasian_6979_ar_denarius_rome_ad_76__r_eagle/1172512/Default.aspx
A wonderful acquisition Andrew! Exceedingly rare with 'GERMAN' in the obverse legend!! You don't have to twist my arm. lol Here's my RIC 573....
Sometimes in the summer I come down with the rare flu bug Titus-itus. One of its main symptoms is an overwhelming desire to purchase coins of...
What a tiny treasure! Congrats on your Leu win.
Maybe, if anything, it will cut down on the 'is this real?' posts on CT.
What are the odds ... I have an example from the same obverse die! [ATTACH]Vespasian AR Denarius, 3.29g Rome mint, 76 AD RIC 848 (C). BMC 184....
I am glad you were able to acquire it Andrew. Coincidentally, I purchased my example a dozen years ago this month from David Hendin. [ATTACH]...
You must've pulled those off my bookshelves. Krauss and Ehrman have both been fundamental for my understanding of the universe and the ancient world.
@Nemo that is really such an incredible coin for many different reasons - a frighteningly rare type, surprisingly combined with a Vespasian c/m....
Traditionally, ancient history ends @ 500 AD, give or take a decade or two.
Sorry, it's not the Hollywood blockbuster and there is no iconic beach scene. Instead, I wish to present a decently rare Titus As that just may...
When I see 'NF' in reference to music I immediately think of my favourite artist Neil Finn - but I know you can't possibly mean him! As far as...
I just assumed with the recent deluge of Domitians folks were nearing their upper tolerance level for him. ;)
A very fine style portrait for that issue.
Sorry, but yes it's another Domitian. I sort of forgotten about this coin and it sat on the back burner for a few weeks. It deserves better...
I'm still of the opinion that not all dots are just spacing devices, some may very well have functioned as internal control marks. It's...
As a specialist, coins that are either rare or in good condition are equally alluring ... as are coins in fine style. Common coins are a must have...
Amazing what you can buy for the price of a modest dinner at a nice restaurant.
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