Agreed, the severe veristic style does no favours for Vespasian. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Denarius Ephesus Mint, 69-70 AD RIC 1404 (R), BMC p. 90...
Happy birthday! May any 'Birthday Coins' arrive safe and sound, and quickly!
It comes from Suetonius, so who knows if it is true or not! Regardless, it makes a nice epitaph.
Lovely example Pish! If I collected bronze, that would be the type of coin I would go after. Here my denarius with Aequitas. Struck around the...
It's of interest to note that Vespasian officially became emperor at Rome in late December 69. He did not arrive there from Alexandria until...
Lovely examples Martin! If I may, here is another Vespasian Mars I acquired, formerly from your collection. Quite rare actually. [ATTACH]...
Thankfully so! I wouldn't want to spend "Tribute Penny" prices for common Vespasian denarii.
I would keep the right one. The portrait has survived a bit better than the left example.
Fortunately, the only person in my life who really has an interest in them is my partner, and that comes from a love of Greek mythology. Most...
Adrian Murdoch wrote a really great book about the battle - Rome's Greatest Defeat: Massacre In The Teutoburg Forest. Arguably one of the best on...
Yes, it's quite impressive in hand. What strikes me is how accurate the toning in the picture is to the reality. Kudos to the CNG photographer!
Hmmm...my credit card was charged last Thursday and the coin shipped Friday. If you don't get an email tomorrow informing you that yours has...
After the holiday weekend, the postman delivered my latest CNG win. I was really thrilled to finally hold it in hand. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR...
A really great coin with an awesome provenance! Well done!
Very nice Bing. A lovely example.
The artistic quality shines through, regardless of the condition. It really is quite beautiful.
Since so many Flavian coins copy RR types, I never tire of seeing them. Very nice VK!
Off the top of my head, I think this is the best example I have with 'fireworks' toning. [ATTACH] Domitian AR Denarius Rome mint, 88 AD RIC 596...
Do you still have any of the images and can they be shared here? I bet they are spectacular.
I never thought about it until now, but it's very rare to hear someone call it 'Independence Day'. Most folks think of it as a holiday to see...
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