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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;David Atherton, post: 2397861, member: 82616&quot;]This is a most thrilling acquisition for me personally.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]493484[/ATTACH] </p><p><b>Vespasian</b></p><p>AR Quinarius</p><p>Rome mint, 75(?) AD</p><p>RIC 793 (R), BMC 288 var., 614a var.</p><p>Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.</p><p>Rev: VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory adv. r., with wreath and palm</p><p><br /></p><p>Vespasian revived the quinarius after a long hiatus going back to the time of Augustus. Striking this denomination was quite in keeping with the antiquarian flavour of the Rome mint during the reign. The largest issue of quinarii, of which this coin is part of, was minted in 75. Keeping to tradition, Vespasian employed two Victory types (advancing and seated) for the reverses. They are all quite rare. Dating this undated issue is a little tricky. The quinarii struck before 75 have AVGVSTI in the reverse legend, while those struck after 75 use the shorter AVGVST. This undated issue employs both forms, therefore it fits neatly to 75.</p><p><br /></p><p>What makes this such a satisfying addition is the fine style and high quality craftsmanship for such a small piece. Most of these can be fairly ratty in appearance either due to their production or preservation or both.</p><p><br /></p><p>Feel free to post your quinarii![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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