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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Orfew, post: 4944269, member: 74968&quot;]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&nbsp; 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>

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