Fantastic coin Nemo! In very fine style. Your new acquisition should fit well with your recent book purchase! I suppose the easiest way to tell...
It's nice to see David outside Pawn Stars. Thanks for posting.
To be honest, I was quite surprised to come across the piece. I never thought to look for a Victory adv. right for his COS II issues! It just goes...
COS = consul. On the above coin Vespasian is consul for the second time, dating the coin to 70 AD.
Yes, that is RPC 1954. Good photo and lovely portrait. You will love the Mason book! I've acquired most of what he has written and quite admire...
It's not often that one stumbles across a previously unlisted Vespasian denarius. I was lucky enough to do so! [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Denarius,...
No, it was Munthandel G Henzen, based in the Netherlands. I was quite impressed with the professional handling of the transaction.
In contrast to Roma, I ordered a coin last Wednesday from a European dealer, he mailed it Friday via FedEx, I got it early this morning. I paid...
Yes, very similar. TIF may be right that it could be some sort of solder. Such a shame, being a 'R3' coin and all.
IMHO, a lovely accident. [MEDIA]
A metal of some type. It's hard and I haven't tried removing it. Probably would be a disaster if I did.
Probably the 'ugliest' coin in my collection. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Denarius, 2.98g Tarraco (?) mint, 70 AD RIC 1312 (R3), BMC - , RSC - Obv:...
The style and fabric look OK to me. I agree with the others, genuine.
Here are a few that I've really enjoyed. Roman Coins - C.H.V. Sutherland Coins of the Roman Empire - R.A.G. Carson The Metallurgy of Roman silver...
I was going to type something similar. That's the best advice you can give yourself. Sit back and enjoy the ride, and who knows where your journey...
Awesome addition!
Fantastic find! Last year after coming across a denarius of Vespasian with a Vespasian countermark (!) I fell in love with cm coins....
Awesome coin! The reverse possibly commemorates Vespasian's extension of Rome's pomerium.
Great OP coin! And the rest of you can certainly put together a very formidable fleet!
Well done Randy! That's one sweet looking coin
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