That's my take on it. Why have the option if you're not willing to accept a lower price?
Fantastic coin Jay!
The primary goal for my Flavian collection is to systematically collect silver and representatively collect bronze. No. Last year I acquired the...
The previous coin from Europe I ordered came from Spain and I had it shipped via DHL express to avoid such delays. It arrived in 3 days. I took a...
I've never had any issues with any coins shipped from the UK. Most have come via International Registered Mail and normally have taken anywhere...
I totally agree. One of the best times I ever had with a coin was the weekend I spent researching a counter marked Vespasian denarius. It was...
Admittedly, style is somewhat subjective. If I was to list the criteria I look for in a coin in order it would probably go something like this:...
Perhaps consider the question this way: Theoritically there are two coins of the same type that meet all your above criteria - one is in fine...
I recently posted a thread about my new Titus Pax sestertius https://www.cointalk.com/threads/fine-style-can-overcome-almost-anything.331405/...
Ah yes, the age old question - style versus condition. Personally, I'll choose style every time. The perfect solution is a fine style EF, but I...
Many months ago when I first laid eyes on this coin in Vcoins I fell in love and placed it as the number one coin on my personal want list. One...
For good reason! It is indeed a reverse type that copies the early one struck under Tiberius. Many of Vespasian's denarius reverse types were...
Yes, TR P XIII. Nice specimen!
Your coin is the work of one particular engraver whose signature mark is that prominent nose. He also worked on Vespasian and Titus' denarii. All...
It's a coin type that only a specialist could love. Rare with that obverse and reverse legend combo. I can understand why those who do not...
Great eye candy that. Nice way to start things off!
Incredible coin!
While we're at it, I'll post my modius with nine corn ears, rather than the normal seven. To date I have not seen another. [ATTACH]
I'm glad it found a good home where it will be appreciated.
I wonder when the type was struck for the reigning emperor if it was intended as an attribute?
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