What a way to the end the year! A superb coin.
That is really a great looking coin. I love that obverse! So, this would've made your 2016 Top Ten? I can see why. Make an exception and have a...
Yea, it's fairly well executed. I like how part of the beard can still be seen. Many people don't realise that Titus and Domitian are normally...
As Doug said, answering the 'why?' is going to be tough, if not impossible. My hunch is what we are seeing is different workshops producing the...
RIC assigns separate catalogue numbers to types with less substantial variations, so it's quite puzzling to me why the above differences were not...
Being a specialist, I have no choice. lol To some folks minute variations is boring stuff indeed, but to me it's very exciting!
Doug, I think you're correct about the branches. So, perhaps we have three variants of the type: one with eagle clutching thunderbolt, another...
I have a couple of Vespasian examples of the type, the first perhaps shows the thunderbolt more clearly. [ATTACH] Vespasian RIC 847 [ATTACH]...
I like seeking out overlooked variants. My latest purchase seems to fall into that category. [ATTACH] Titus Caesar AR Denarius, 3.45g Rome Mint,...
Great book! Also, Harl is a great lecturer. [MEDIA]
That has a really great reverse!
I'm happy to see you finally got one - and in decent style too!
High quality pieces that didn't make the cut ... you've peaked my curiosity about the true Top Ten list!
Beautiful coins and wonderful write-ups! It looks like you had a very memorable coin year. Learning the reasons why someone wanted a coin is just...
<<<< Vcoins addict. :cigar: Know your dealers though, some are better than others at detecting fakes.
I kind of miss the "ISC" and occasional "Inbound into Customs" scans. At least you knew your coin made it to the right side of the Atlantic!...
A excellent choice for breaking your 'coin fast'!
The Hadrian and Fonteius are my favourites. Very handsome coins! USPS tracking is, well, lacking this season. The last several coins shipped from...
Yes, 2016 has been a really good year for me. A lot of neat rarities and fun research!
The Capua coins are something very special. The history behind them is quite extraordinary!
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