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<p>[QUOTE="Orfew, post: 2715906, member: 74968"]So this one has an interesting story. I came across this one in the new listings on MA-Shops last night. the listing said it was a Titus denarius Ric 30- a scarce coin. I immediately contacted David to let him know. David responded that in fact the coin was an even rarer coin-Ric 12. He also said that he was fortunate enough to pick one up several years ago. I thought about it and sent an offer to the seller. By this morning the offer had been accepted and I just paid for the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks to David for his expertise on these coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>The reverse is what makes this coin interesting. It is a Judea Capta issue that I have never seen before. this will make a great addition to my 12 Caesars set. Take a close look at the portrait on the obverse, you can see the beard of Titus.</p><p><br /></p><p>Post post your coins of Titus.</p><p><br /></p><p>Titus AR Denarius 79 AD Rome,</p><p><br /></p><p>Judaea Capta issue.</p><p><br /></p><p>(3.12 gram, 18 mm).</p><p><br /></p><p>Obv: IMP T CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate head right) TR POT VIII COS VII Rev: Captive kneeling right before trophy.</p><p><br /></p><p>RIC 12</p><p>[ATTACH=full]614127[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Orfew, post: 2715906, member: 74968"]So this one has an interesting story. I came across this one in the new listings on MA-Shops last night. the listing said it was a Titus denarius Ric 30- a scarce coin. I immediately contacted David to let him know. David responded that in fact the coin was an even rarer coin-Ric 12. He also said that he was fortunate enough to pick one up several years ago. I thought about it and sent an offer to the seller. By this morning the offer had been accepted and I just paid for the coin. Thanks to David for his expertise on these coins. The reverse is what makes this coin interesting. It is a Judea Capta issue that I have never seen before. this will make a great addition to my 12 Caesars set. Take a close look at the portrait on the obverse, you can see the beard of Titus. Post post your coins of Titus. Titus AR Denarius 79 AD Rome, Judaea Capta issue. (3.12 gram, 18 mm). Obv: IMP T CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate head right) TR POT VIII COS VII Rev: Captive kneeling right before trophy. RIC 12 [ATTACH=full]614127[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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