Flavian Friday

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Romancollector, Jul 31, 2020.

  1. Romancollector

    Romancollector Well-Known Member

    Hi everyone,

    Just thought I'd share two recent Flavian acquisitions today.

    Vespasian (69-79 AD)
    AE Dupondius
    Vespasian dupondius 2.png
    Date: AD 76
    Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS VII, radiate head right.
    Rev: FELICITAS PVBLICA S-C, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae.
    Diameter: 27.5mm
    Weight: 12.67 grams
    Mint: Rome
    RIC II 887
    Ex: CNG, Benito Collection

    Vespasian (69-79 AD)
    AR Denarius
    Vespasian denarius prow.png
    Date: AD 77-78
    Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right.
    Rev: COS VIII, Prow right, star of eight rays above.
    Diameter: 18.5mm
    Weight: 3.28 grams
    Mint: Rome
    RIC II 941
    Ex: CGB Numismatics

    This was my first purchase from CGB and I am very happy with it. Shipping was inexpensive (Fedex) and I received it within two days (France to Canada) with no additional costs. My shipments from the U.S. (via Fedex) usually take longer and are more expensive. The buyer's fee is also relatively low. For anyone that hasn't already purchased from CGB, I would highly recommend it!

    Feel free to post anything you feel is relevant (Flavian related)!
     
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  3. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Nice coins. Here's a Vespasian:

    Vespasian (A.D. 69-79) Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. 26mm 11.98 grams

    Obverse: Laureate bust right, LB in front (Year 2, 69-70 A.D.)

    AYTOK KAIΣ ΣEBA OYVEΣΠAΣIANOY

    Reverse: Nike Advancing Left, holding wreath and palm branch

    Reference: RPC 2412, Koln 276, Milne 393, BMCGr 236, Emmet 205.2, Dattari 360

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  4. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Here's a denarius of Vespasian. Reverse shows priest implements. RIC 43.

    Vespasian O   denaRic 43.jpg Vesp Rpriest   implements.jpg
     
  5. Clavdivs

    Clavdivs Well-Known Member

    Excellent additions (and photographs)!!

    A few Flavians...

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    Vespasian, 69 - 79 AD
    AE Sestertius, Rome Mint, 32mm, 22.53 grams
    Obverse: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS VII, Laureate head of Vespasian left.
    Reverse: PAX AVGVSTI S C, Pax standing left holding branch and cornucopia.


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    Domitian, 81 - 96 AD
    AE Sestertius, Rome Mint, 35mm, 30.75 grams
    Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GER M COS XIII CENS PER P P, Laureate head of Domitian right.
    Reverse: IOVI VICTORI S C, Jupiter seated left holding Victory and scepter


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    Titus AE As. AD 80. IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII, laureate head left / PAX AVGVST S-C, Pax standing left, holding branch and caduceus.
     
  6. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    The bust of Domitian has the counter mark of Athena on the neck. Large SC within wreath on reverse of this coin. Antioch.

    Domit O         Antioch.JPG Domit R         CM Athena.JPG
     
  7. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    My Felicitas Publica dupondius is not nearly as nice as the OP coin but brings up a matter I find interesting. The dupondius was marked as a double denomination by a radiate crown which allow easy separation from its half, the as.

    rb1300bb0048.jpg When new, the two denominations were distinguished by the color of their metals but patina now obscures the red copper and yellow orichalcum. Vespasian was unusual when he issued some dupondii with a laurel wreath instead of a radiate crown. My example with Fides Publica reverse is not a very good looking coin but was selected for its lack of patina allowing us to see the yellow metal. Does anyone else have a laurel wreath on a dupondius? Also note that Caesars and Augustae were not shown with radiate crowns so the metal color is our best hope for separating the denomination.
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  8. Romancollector

    Romancollector Well-Known Member

    Even though it was labelled a dupondius, I mistakenly assumed it was an As when I bought it.

    AE Dupondius
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    Date: AD 74
    Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG, laureate head right.
    Rev: PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS, winged caduceus between two crossed cornucopiae.
    Diameter: 27mm
    Weight: 13.17 grams
    Mint: Rome, possibly for use in Syria
    RIC II 756
    Ex: CNG
     
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