A few weeks ago I posted a quinarius that was a bit better than what you normally find for the denomination. My newest addition is much more typical. Vespasian AR Quinarius Rome mint, 75(?) AD RIC 800 (C), BMC 285, RSC 594 Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r. Rev: VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory std. l., with wreath and palm Quniarii struck during the Flavian era are exceedingly rare compared to the denarii. Vespasian's largest issue of quinarii are undated and most likely date to 75. 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. Vespasian employed two traditional Victory types (advancing and seated) for the reverses. Striking this denomination was quite in keeping with the antiquarian flavour of the Rome mint during the reign. The rough flan is somewhat redeemed by the solid portrait.
Are you sure it's real? I mean, it's got "www" printed on the bottom of the reverse. Only jokes my friend. Tis a lovely coin and one I keep searching for. I'm trying to find one before you can find and buy it.
I tried erasing the "www" too, but the coin didn't look right. lol Nice Flavian quinarii are few and far between and when they do come up for sale they're quite pricey. Good luck with the hunt.
I used the Photoshop Elements clone stamp to copy nearby metal, pasting it over the writing. It's not a perfect solution and I would never use such editing to pass as an accurate image of the coin, but for personal record purposes it might suffice
I don't know why some dealers have to mark their coin images like that. Advertising I suppose. I'm of the mind that if you buy the coin, you buy the image, so just in case a collector isn't a photographer, the dealer should provide him with a good image that he can use on forums.
I only have a few of that denomination ....but NOT of Vespasian. Love the toning and portrait!!! Congrats again David!!!
@vespasian70 I really enjoy Quinarii, and collect as I can. I only have one Imperial after Augustus. Nice capture, beautiful coin, and @TIF did a GREAT editing job for your archive pics!
cool little coin V70...i don't have one of the type (on the list). how big is it exactly? nice photo editing magic TIF! imagus reparo!
Awesome OP-Quinarius ... congrats, V70 (total winner) ahahaha, chrsmat => your Harry Potter photo made me chuckle (man, TIF really does remind me of Hermione Granger, eh?)
