You know, it's not a true Domitian thread here on CT without your lovely example!
If ever I should move out of ancients I would go for something like that. What a terrific coin!
You know, even if you do no further cleaning it's a beautiful coin. Good luck.
*Faints*
I was really thrilled to find this unlisted Domitian denarius recently. [ATTACH] Domitian AR Denarius Rome mint, 85 AD RIC 392A (R3), BMC - ,...
35 and bought my first ancient coin when I was 22. Boy, time flies!
Fantastic coin! A most envious purchase.
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I've always been fascinated by the historical events of the late first century (fall of Jerusalem, eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, Masada siege, opening...
What a lovely coin Mat. Congrats on your newest addition!
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All the coins I've been 'clio'd' on were ones I placed a high bid that was the most I was willing to pay. So, I suppose no regrets. There were no...
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I love the portrait on that provincial, very different than ones struck at the large imperial mints.
You're correct about Titus's coins being scarcer than either Vespasian's or Domitian's output. Titus as Caesar did not have as many coins...
What a superb coin! I absolutely love the control marks and agree that your interpretation of the reverse one as a jellyfish is very plausible.
My latest arrival is a denarius of Titus as Caesar I thought I had already added to my collection many years ago when Harry Sneh was sending me...
I bought a coin on ebay from a Vcoins seller over a year ago, the coin is still listed in his Vcoins store. He's an honest seller and I assume...
Thanks Nemo! Your kind words are greatly appreciated. According to the photo your coin does appear to be IMP XXII. If so, you have a very rare...
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