Otho Denarius Upgrade

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  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I recently scored a new denarius of Otho that's just a few notches better than my old one.

    This one at least shows more wig.

    I scored it for much cheaper than my last one too. Needless to say, I was pretty excited when it arrived and confirmed it's OK and not a good fake.

    Also included an updated Tray

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    Otho (69 A.D.)
    AR Denarius
    O: IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TRP - Bare head right.
    R: SECVRITAS PR - Securitas standing left, holding wreath and scepter
    Rome Mint, Feb- Mar. 69 A.D.
    18mm
    2.9g
    RIC 8, BMC 18, S 2162, C 17

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    Last edited: Jan 23, 2018
    Mat, Jan 23, 2018
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  3. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Excellent upgrade! That’s a nice portrait, and you’ve got the full OTHO there on the flan.

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    zumbly, Jan 23, 2018
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Nice Otho @Mat, but I don't remember what your other Otho looked like. My only Otho is in about the same condition as your newer coin.

    Otho 1a.jpg
     
    Bing, Jan 23, 2018
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  5. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Thanks, just search Otho under my name, easier.
     
    Mat, Jan 23, 2018
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  6. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Great coin @Mat Congrats on this great acquisition.

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    Orfew, Jan 23, 2018
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  7. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    NICE upgrade, Mat!
     
    TIF, Jan 23, 2018
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  8. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Nice portrait, with a clear legend!

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    Roman Collector, Jan 23, 2018
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  9. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Nice example Mat! Enough wear that it looks 'ancient' but not so much that the wig is obscured.
     
    David Atherton, Jan 23, 2018
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  10. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    ^Thanks and nice Othos, everyone.
     
    Mat, Jan 23, 2018
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  11. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    I need an Otho denarius, I just have the Syrian tetradrachm, nice coins everyone!
     
    Jay GT4, Jan 23, 2018
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  12. Ajax

    Ajax Well-Known Member

    That is quite the upgrade! Nice find Mat.
     
    Ajax, Jan 23, 2018
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  13. Severus Alexander

    Severus Alexander find me at NumisForums

    Sweeeeeet!!! That is indeed an awesome upgrade! And if you got it for cheaper than your first one, it must have been a fantastic deal too!
     
    Severus Alexander, Jan 23, 2018
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  14. alde

    alde Always Learning

    Nice Otho Mat. Glad you were able to upgrade.
    Otho Denarius Securitas RSC17.jpg
     
    alde, Jan 23, 2018
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  15. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    nice new coin mat..and that tray looks sweet!
     
    chrsmat71, Jan 23, 2018
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  16. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    A great upgrade Mat!
     
    randygeki, Jan 24, 2018
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  17. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter**

    Great looking coin, nice portrait - and the wig is all there too!
     
    Eduard, Jan 24, 2018
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  18. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    ^Thanks, guys.
     
    Mat, Jan 24, 2018
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  19. nicholasz219

    nicholasz219 Well-Known Member

    What a great coin! Such nice legends!
     
    nicholasz219, Jan 24, 2018
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  20. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    @Mat , that is a very nice Otho Denarius! Well done... hope (yeah, I know you did!) score a great price on it!

    Here is my only Otho... probly BEFORE the celators knew what he looked like!

    RI Otho 69 CE BI AR Tet 23mm Egypt Helmeted Roma Emmet 186.jpg
    RI Otho 69 CE BI AR Tet 23mm Egypt Helmeted Roma Emmet 186
     
    Alegandron, Jan 24, 2018
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  21. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    Neat coin, good catch

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    Cucumbor, Jan 24, 2018
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