Awesome coin and story @TIF! Sometimes the memories associated with a coin mean more than the numismatic details. Advice if not heeded will...
I have the silver equivalent. [ATTACH] Domitian as Caesar AR Denarius, 3.36g Rome mint, 74 AD (Vespasian) RIC 788 (C). BMC 156. RSC 375. Obv:...
This is my understanding too. When attributing a coin from an auction I'll list it as 'ex' so and so with auction number, date, and lot number. If...
Very nice RC! Your coins along with Q's show the style of the type may change over the years but the general design does not.
Wonderful! Interesting to see how the depiction of Spes developed over time.
I purchased this Vespasian as because of the portrait - a veristic delight from the early part of the reign. I wonder if this old school...
Good question. Personally I don't regard this general Victory and trophy as a Judaea Capta type. Unless there is a specific reference to Judaea I...
Good example! This is a very common type struck in 72-73 soon after Vespasian and Titus' joint triumph. Here is mine. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR...
Happy Birthday! It looks like you did very well with your Birthday lots.
I am glad to see they arrived safe and sound. What a beautiful trio!
Lovely reverse on that one.
Two historical figures on a coin for $40, a bargain indeed! Congrats!
I would be remiss if I did not mention what Harold Mattingly wrote about the series in BMCRE II - 'The Caesar Vespasianus Aug. issue is taken up...
Certainly the Roman's thought many aspects of Jewish culture was odd or abnormal and would poke fun at it, but I think those types of jibes would...
I really love your new coin @Deacon Ray (good style and nicely centred), but must strongly disagree with Mr. Bressetts conjecture about the type!...
This still is my favourite coin in your collection. Just wow.
Generally, I prefer to bid on an auction company's website rather than a third party platform. I like the more direct bidding route, which...
I agree with @AncientJoe, ask your questions here for free. CT has many excellent experts with decades of experience.
Nice coin! Perhaps it's [ATTACH]
Use a toothpick to avoid scratching the coin. I hate needles both for flu shots and cleaning coins!
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