A great addition David. I love these PONT denarii. They highlight the complexities of trying to understand the first year coinage of Domitian.
Nice one @Sulla80 ! That one would have attracted my attention as well. Here is my Vitellius looking Vespasian from around the same time as yours....
This is a scarce coin in any condition. I have wanted a Flavian Cisto for some time but I always thought my first one would be a coin of Domitian....
A great coin @Mat congrats on a superb pickup. I bought a Cistophorus on Heritage las night and will post it later. No it is not Domitia.
Thanks Brian, I do not have one for Vespasian. Yours is very nice.
Many thanks @PeteB
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Hi all, I have been buying up many rare Domitian denarii for the past few years and have really enjoyed the hunt for them. However, there was a...
Very nice detective work! And yes, that does seem a bit sloppy.
Sorry I do not. Vico is a reputable auction house so i believed the provenance but there was not even a ticket included with it.
My only Constantine. It is Ex: Dattari bought from that Jesus Vico sale a few years ago. [ATTACH]
Btw most collectors of ancients do not slab their coins. There are exceptions but slabbing is not looked upon in a kindly fashion by many members...
This coin is one of the very rare examples where I found one before David did. When I see a coin I have not seen in 4-5 years, I do not care...
Thanks so much for the kind words Paul...they are appreciated. I agree with you about the beards of Domitian. The beards have worn off of many of...
Hi all, Many of you have seen many posts from me on rare coins of the Flavians but especially Domitian. In the first year of his rule Domitian's...
Well the coin arrived today and I am thrilled with the condition this coin is at least near ef if not better. Plus it has the strange and...
Yep got my win from Naville today...in Canada.
Agreed, which is why there is a letter inside my safe deposit box along with the Powers of Attorney and the wills. The letter spells out specific...
Great catch David with a great reverse.
@MSG 78 Thanks for gathering opinions on this. I like the way it is currently structured. I think it strikes the best balance between the needs...
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