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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rexesq, post: 1061899, member: 5739&quot;]Well, I finnally got my first coin of Vespasian, and my first coin of the 12 Caesars that is struck in Rome. My Christmas gift to myself <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>I really like it, and have always loved this reverse... I especially like how much detail remains on the hands, and the poppy pods look very clear, you can see the crown on the top of each of the pods and everything, very nice. </p><p>Sadly a bit off center <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie3" alt=":(" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> making part of the reverse and obverse titles off the flan, also the top of the caduceus is cut off on the reverse <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie3" alt=":(" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> I still love it though!</p><p><br /></p><p>I notice in the descriptions written by other owners of this example on FORVM, they all write that the reverse is a Caduceus with poppies and corn ears.... that can&#039;t be right... they are grain ears right? Isn&#039;t corn, maze, a new world thing?</p><p><br /></p><p>Reguardless, I sure do love me this coin! I&#039;ll put up some new photos later this week when I have some free time. Let me know what y&#039;all think.</p><p><br /></p><p>------------------------------</p><p>Vespasian AR Denarius - Clasped Hands</p><p>Rome Mint, AD 73</p><p><br /></p><p>obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG PM COS IIII CEN - Laureled head right.</p><p><br /></p><p>rev: FIDES PVBL - Clasped hands holding wheat ears, opium poppies and caduceus.</p><p>3 grams.</p><p><br /></p><p>------------------------------[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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