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<p>[QUOTE="David Atherton, post: 5428703, member: 82616"]Not rare. Not stylish. And as Doug would say, the reverse features someone just 'standing around'. So, why did I acquire it (other than I lacked this RIC number)? Well, it's nicely struck, in good condition (rare for bronzes), and I have a weakness for Titus. Oh, and it was fairly cheap.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1235894[/ATTACH]<b> Titus as Caesar [Vespasian] </b></p><p>Æ Dupondius, 13.68g</p><p>Rome mint, 75 AD</p><p>Obv: T CAESAR IMP COS IIII; Head of Titus, radiate, bearded, r.</p><p>Rev: FELICITAS PVBLICA; S C in field; Felicitas stg. l., with caduceus and cornucopiae</p><p>RIC 830 (C). BMC 715A. BNC 741.</p><p>Acquired from London Ancient Coins, January 2021.</p><p><br /></p><p>Felicitas symbolising prosperity and abundance was one of the more common types struck during Vespasian's reign, often shared with Titus Caesar. This common dupondius was struck in 75, the year of the Temple of Peace dedication. </p><p><br /></p><p>The history a common coin like this has is much richer than the rarities we tend to seek out. It's anything but dull to me.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please post your 'dull' coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="David Atherton, post: 5428703, member: 82616"]Not rare. Not stylish. And as Doug would say, the reverse features someone just 'standing around'. So, why did I acquire it (other than I lacked this RIC number)? Well, it's nicely struck, in good condition (rare for bronzes), and I have a weakness for Titus. Oh, and it was fairly cheap. [ATTACH=full]1235894[/ATTACH][B] Titus as Caesar [Vespasian] [/B] Æ Dupondius, 13.68g Rome mint, 75 AD Obv: T CAESAR IMP COS IIII; Head of Titus, radiate, bearded, r. Rev: FELICITAS PVBLICA; S C in field; Felicitas stg. l., with caduceus and cornucopiae RIC 830 (C). BMC 715A. BNC 741. Acquired from London Ancient Coins, January 2021. Felicitas symbolising prosperity and abundance was one of the more common types struck during Vespasian's reign, often shared with Titus Caesar. This common dupondius was struck in 75, the year of the Temple of Peace dedication. The history a common coin like this has is much richer than the rarities we tend to seek out. It's anything but dull to me. Please post your 'dull' coins.[/QUOTE]
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