There is a very good reason for this - under Titus, PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS (The first of youths) would only apply to Domitian as Caesar. So, any coin...
We are now beginning to see the fruits of the moratorium on large scale excavations being lifted last year in Region V. The 'fugitive' (the man...
It's always a great feeling to add 'wish list' coins to one's collection ... especially a lovely Herod the Great like that!
A quite reasonable assumption. Vespasian's moneyers took great pains to enhance the legitimate status of the Flavian dynasty through recoining and...
I love c/m coins and that is a pretty cool one. Congrats!
Impressively sharp! Here is a Domitian Salus with snake that is not so sharp. [ATTACH] Domitian as Caesar AR Denarius, 3.28g Rome Mint, 79 AD...
Thanks Eric. It actually is the second example to slip through my fingers. Third time's a charm, right?
What an exciting denarius with an air of mystery! The BM has several similar specimens....
Well said Doug. If the coin can overcome the limitations of my phone's camera to convey just a little bit of its beauty, then that is saying...
Thanks for checking Barry! I will certainly keep the ticket with the coin in the envelope.
That's a good question. Wanting to keep the NGC information with the coin is what caused my slight hesitation about cracking it out of prison. I...
... almost. I recently received another slabbed Domitian cistophorus. The information card inside the slab stated the coin was in 'fine style'....
Very nice wins everyone! How about a loss? [ATTACH]
Lovely coin Martin.
Beautiful piece! The dark toning really makes it something special. Congrats!
Bare head portrait left is quite an unusual combination for Vespasian. Was it the product of a rogue engraver, a mistake, or struck as a...
A very attractive coin @Bing. Nice portrait too.
Last year the classicist Mary Beard was the target of internet trolls when she discussed Roman Britain's ethnic diversity....
In 80-81 AD Titus and Domitian issued a pulvinar series of denarii in connection with the opening ceremonies of the Colosseum. Many of them...
Let's remember that eBay is only as good as the skills and knowledge you bring to the table. Some of my favourite coins are ex eBay. Newbies...
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