I don't know either. The Judaea reverse attributed to a Spanish mint is from one unique specimen and your example is not a die match. Besides, the...
Oh yes, that's a keeper! The odd weight adds even more interest.
Fantastic coin Mat! I would love to know the minting history of that piece. The 'silver wash' look really makes it stand out.
@Multatuli is correct. The plated coins would have been discarded and not accepted. We can tell it was an ongoing issue because of the many...
Seeing a nice example like that makes me want to collect them. High praise indeed! Congrats!
Yes, aurei of the type were struck and are much rarer than the corresponding denarii.
Not bad for $35! The piece has a lot of eye-appeal.
The first ancient coin I purchased was from a reputable dealer who backed what they sold. As a beginner it saved a lot of heartache and...
+1. This should be a sticky somewhere.
Thank you Doug for posting this. I really enjoy taking these vicarious trips to coin shows with you.
And it shouldn't! You have a fine and respectable example, regardless of rarity.
Admittedly, it is an extreme example of a rare type. Probably a better one for the purpose would be the Judaea Capta with palm instead of trophy....
Fantastic coin!
Well, based on 14 years of trawling Vcoins and many online venues and other sources it is one of the more common types you can find. Put it to you...
It is rated as 'extremely common' in RIC and I agree with that based on what I've seen in trade. If you want a 'scarce' example of the type, look...
Correct! It is RPC 2744, identified as an ibis.
The Rome mint under Vespasian recycled many antiquarian types from the past, especially those struck for Octavian/Augustus. The capricorn was...
Congrats! You must have a very good feeling of accomplishment!
Some variants of the type show the capricorns' bodies connected or overlapping with a much larger shield above. [ATTACH] Despite the difference,...
Nice presentation. My only quibble is with the date. 69-79 AD should appear under Vespasian's name and 80 AD under 'Posthumous Commemorative'. The...
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