Very nice! Mine from the same year has one of my favourite portraits of Vespasian. [ATTACH] Just look at that gluttonous Vespy!
My first coin of 2018! [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Tetradrachm, 12.75g Antioch mint (for Cyprus), 76-77 AD RPC 1804 (14 spec.). Obv: AYTOKPATΩP...
Great post and neat coin @Ancient Aussie!
Welcome to the world of silver!
My Titus denarius with a six o'clock die axis tells me they sat heavy side down. [ATTACH]
Lovely toning and a wonderful reverse type. A superb coin!
I believe it was @dougsmit who once said the Alexandrian bronze coins have more interesting reverse types than the silver. This is true for...
Great coins all! I can't participate because the Telegraph writer mysteriously left out Domitian!
Commonness be hanged! It's a very eye-catching piece.
Now, that is the perfect blend of history and numismatics, both helping the other come alive. A very nice write-up Andrew.
I'm afraid I have no answers to your questions, but I do have a triple portrait Flavian to share. And not the normal Rome mint version of the type...
A really great eclectic mix of coins! The 'Tribute Penny' is my favourite.
It would be nice if the Recent Topics list reflected the board you are viewing and not CT as a whole! It would cause less confusion.
Antoninus Pius' piggies are freed! A nice way to start off the New Year!
This morning I think it got down to -10 F here without the wind chill. Needless to say a brutally cold morning! I'm not sure if you are familiar...
Happy New Year CT! Stay safe and warm.
Superb year end list. I love the laser like focus on one dynasty. ;)
A great list overall! As far as aesthetics go, #7 would be hard to beat.
A lovely selection! That beautiful hemistater is my favourite.
I always learn a lot too while researching them! Getting into the weeds of a particular issue can be quite rewarding.
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