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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Orfew, post: 4413781, member: 74968&quot;]I have been looking for an example of the first coin for quite some time. It is a desirable type for Flavian collectors. The reverse is an homage to an Augustus denarius from decades before. It is quite common for Vespasian coins to use earlier coin types as inspiration. I know the coin is worn, but it is also difficult to find. This coin did not seem to attract much interest today in the auction. I was interested the moment I saw it several weeks ago.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1108040[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Vespasian (69-79). AR Denarius&nbsp; Rome. 74 CE</p><p>(18mm 3.07g)</p><p>Obv:&nbsp;&nbsp; Laureate head right; IMP CAES VESP AVG</p><p>Rev: COS V; 2 upright laurel trees.</p><p>RIC 681</p><p>Savoca 31st Blue Auction April 26, 2020. Lot 952</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The second one was purchased because I have been chasing down left facing portraits for Vespasian. While not super rare, it is uncommon enough that I grabbed it as soon as I saw it.[ATTACH=full]1108041[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Vespasian AR Denarius. Rome Mint.&nbsp; 77-78 CE</p><p>(18.2mm 2.92g)</p><p>Obv: Laureate head left. CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG</p><p>Rev: ANNONA AVG; Anonna seated left with sack of corn ears.</p><p>RIC: 966</p><p>Purchased from Lazooro on Delcampe April 20, 2020.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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