Fantastic coins! It looks like the same die engraver worked on this obverse too. [ATTACH] Domitian as Caesar AR Denarius, 3.46g Rome mint, 73...
That is why I love it! My hunch is it was struck before the other Spanish issues, which is why it looks so 'different'. Both the style and the...
Wonderful addition Andrew! Love the detail.
Oh, I love that woodcut! How perfect!
Wherever the location, it was struck early enough that the die engravers had no portrait busts or paintings of the new princeps to go by. The...
When I first received my copy of BMCRE II in 2003 I noticed a rare, early military coinage struck for Vespasian at an unknown mint. It intrigued...
The second lighter coin has marginally better eye-appeal.
We cannot forget 'the delight and darling of the human race'. [ATTACH] Titus AR Denarius, 3.10g Rome Mint, 24 June-1 July 79 AD RIC 1 (R). BMC...
I've picked up coins that I knew were rare but didn't really understand how rare until after I did some research ... nothing like your MFB though!...
I don't think I'll ever top this rare non-portrait Vespasian denarius. [ATTACH]Vespasian AR Denarius, 2.84g Rome mint, 74 AD RIC 688 (R). BMC...
Congrats upon reaching your goal! A very respectable set.
Love that goat! I have a few to share too. [ATTACH]Vespasian AR Denarius, 3.19g Rome mint, 77-78 AD RIC 977 (R). BMC 220. RSC 220. Obv: CAESAR...
Great pick-up @Mat! I love the stylised Alexandrian portraits!
I 'clio'd' someone today in the CNG auction (I hope it wasn't one of you). Do I feel bad? No. I bid the highest amount I was willing to pay as...
Vespasian is a military emperor, but surprisingly Virtus was not a popular reverse type for him. Here is a poor example from the East. Although...
I really like that one Randy. A nice side coin until another FH comes along. Congrats!
Not boring in my book. And good eye appeal with both of them.
I can never understand why anyone does this. It is so counterproductive and very aggravating! Bidding once at an honest price has rarely let me...
Very nice! Good eye appeal with that one.
Of course this is a scandalous rumour peddled after Domitian's assassination. Here is what the eminent Flavian historian Brian Jones wrote...
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