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<p>[QUOTE="Orfew, post: 4944269, member: 74968"]I feel very fortunate to have won this one in the NOMOS auction that finished this past weekend. Some of the prices were insane. For example, there was a Domitian RIC 9 up for auction. It is a group 2 PONT denarius and is very rare. I thought that 500 CHF would take it home. It went for an astonishing 1300 CHF plus fees. That is way too much for that coin imho.</p><p><br /></p><p>As to my coin it has many things going for it. It is a very rare Divus Vespasian issued under Titus. The obverse legend DIVVS VESPASIANVS [AVGVSTVS] is only known for this one coin type. It does not occur on any other type for Titus or Vespasian. RIC cites the British museum example and one from Paris. I know of one other and that is in the collection of our own [USER=82616]@David Atherton[/USER]. I hope he will post his here.</p><p><br /></p><p>The tensa on the reverse is right facing rather than left facing. The left facing tensa issue is a very common coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>I absolutely love the portrait of Vespasian as it expresses a great deal of character. David Hendin includes this type in his guide to biblical coins where it is classified as a victory of Judea type. If you have been watching the auctions lately you may have noticed that the Judea Capta types are occurring very frequently. There are usually a few in any big name auction, but I have a feeling that these are being sold off because the market is hot. Try finding a Judea capta for Vespasian or Titus (even the common ones) at a reasonable price. These coins have always been popular but a number of the rare ones have come to market in recent weeks which makes me think that some people may be cashing in. I think it is also possible that there are more newcomers to the hobby and that they are collecting the popular types.</p><p><br /></p><p>There is another reason that this coin is special and that is the provenance. It is an ex [USER=57495]@zumbly[/USER] coin! In a very classy move he contacted me because he noticed that I won this coin. He told me he was glad it went to someone interested in these coins. Thanks Zumbly, this coin will have a special place in my collection.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please post your coins of Vespasian or Titus; or Judea Capta coins. You could also post your wins from Nomos. Thanks for reading this post.</p><p><br /></p><p>Divus Vespasian, AR Denarius. Rome, under Titus, 80-81. </p><p>(17.5 mm, 3.24 g, 4 h), </p><p>Obv: Laureate head of Divus Vespasian to right; DIVVS VESPASIANVS [AVGVSTVS] </p><p>Rev: Slow quadriga to right, with car in form of small temple; EX S C </p><p>RIC 362 (R2); BMC 117; RSC 147; Hendin 1585a</p><p>Ex: Nomos Obolos Auction 16 Lot 1127 Sunday October 11, 2020</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1188442[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Orfew, post: 4944269, member: 74968"]I feel very fortunate to have won this one in the NOMOS auction that finished this past weekend. Some of the prices were insane. For example, there was a Domitian RIC 9 up for auction. It is a group 2 PONT denarius and is very rare. I thought that 500 CHF would take it home. It went for an astonishing 1300 CHF plus fees. That is way too much for that coin imho. As to my coin it has many things going for it. It is a very rare Divus Vespasian issued under Titus. The obverse legend DIVVS VESPASIANVS [AVGVSTVS] is only known for this one coin type. It does not occur on any other type for Titus or Vespasian. RIC cites the British museum example and one from Paris. I know of one other and that is in the collection of our own [USER=82616]@David Atherton[/USER]. I hope he will post his here. The tensa on the reverse is right facing rather than left facing. The left facing tensa issue is a very common coin. I absolutely love the portrait of Vespasian as it expresses a great deal of character. David Hendin includes this type in his guide to biblical coins where it is classified as a victory of Judea type. If you have been watching the auctions lately you may have noticed that the Judea Capta types are occurring very frequently. There are usually a few in any big name auction, but I have a feeling that these are being sold off because the market is hot. Try finding a Judea capta for Vespasian or Titus (even the common ones) at a reasonable price. These coins have always been popular but a number of the rare ones have come to market in recent weeks which makes me think that some people may be cashing in. I think it is also possible that there are more newcomers to the hobby and that they are collecting the popular types. There is another reason that this coin is special and that is the provenance. It is an ex [USER=57495]@zumbly[/USER] coin! In a very classy move he contacted me because he noticed that I won this coin. He told me he was glad it went to someone interested in these coins. Thanks Zumbly, this coin will have a special place in my collection. Please post your coins of Vespasian or Titus; or Judea Capta coins. You could also post your wins from Nomos. Thanks for reading this post. Divus Vespasian, AR Denarius. Rome, under Titus, 80-81. (17.5 mm, 3.24 g, 4 h), Obv: Laureate head of Divus Vespasian to right; DIVVS VESPASIANVS [AVGVSTVS] Rev: Slow quadriga to right, with car in form of small temple; EX S C RIC 362 (R2); BMC 117; RSC 147; Hendin 1585a Ex: Nomos Obolos Auction 16 Lot 1127 Sunday October 11, 2020 [ATTACH=full]1188442[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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