My first example (the worn coin) I purchased outright and paid high retail with the 'buy it now' option, but I really wanted it and so bit the...
Wonderful, wonderful! Welcome to the club. LOL! Yours is a different die pair than either of my examples. Also, your reverse die looks like it...
Great portrait on that one! Good details on the reverse too.
Yes, I agree the new coin is in better style. The dark toning is very pleasing as well. This is the kind of denarius that has that 'ancient' look...
Apologies. I got a hold of the wrong end of the stick, so to speak. I thought you were citing others as questioning the mint's location.
In nearly 14 years of collecting I never came across an example of the following Vespasian denarius in trade, although the frequency is rated as...
Thanks Andrew. It is also a nice bonus Harry Sneh sent along the original tag. [ATTACH]
I don't know who who would be disputing this, the modern numismatic consensus is Ephesus. BTW, superb coin! It's new RIC II.1 1428, frequency...
A few of my favourite coins struck by the 'delight and darling of the human race'. [ATTACH] Titus Caesar AR Denarius, 3.48g Rome mint, 73 AD RIC...
Hello, My name is David, I'm 37 years old and live in the Midwestern US. I've been collecting Flavian silver coins for 14 years. If you wish to...
The mintmark coins struck between 69 and 74 are from Ephesus. The later 'o' mint coins struck in 76 are likely from Ephesus as well, although that...
Wonderful coins all. This mini celebration of Vespasian is of course close to my heart. Here are some of my favourite portraits. [ATTACH] AR...
I really am fond of this reverse type - a tribute penny pastiche with Vespasian instead of Livia(?). IMHO, not boring at all!
I actually find later depictions of Minerva on Roman denarii quite interesting. Seeing how they differ from the standard four Domitian issued is...
Welcome to CT Neal! Domitian's Minerva denarii can be very affordable, especially considering he is one of the Twelve Caesars.
Your coin records Domitian's 22nd imperial acclamation. It was awarded to him in 92, your coin dates between 14 September 93 and 13 September 94....
Thanks everyone for the kind words. It is most heartening to see such 'boring' coins appreciated. Fans of numismatic minutiae unite!
Picking out rarities among Domitian's Minerva issues is not for the faint of heart. At first glance, all the dates and titles seem very...
A very respectable denarius. Love the portrait.
Fantastic post! Love the coin and great write-up. Coins and history, what more can you ask for?
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