Vindex - Civil War Issue

Julian wrote a satire called The Caesars in which he quips about the virtues and vices of previous emperors and has Silenus wonder which ones ought to be allowed into a feast held by the gods. I think I counted 46 in all. Vindex is mentioned here :

'After Nero many Emperors of many sorts came crowding in together, Vindex, Galba, Otho, Vitellius, so that Silenus exclaimed, "Where, ye gods, have ye found such a swarm of monarchs? We are being suffocated with their smoke; for brutes of this sort spare not even the temple of the gods."'

 

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Now I remember that Julian the Mithraist had written The Caesars. Never read his works.

 

that's an awesome score man, what a sweet coin.

i didn't even remember who that cat was!

 

I have to say, these Civil War issues are of immense pleasure for me. Both Alegandron's and Nemo's coins are tremendous pieces! The history surrounding their striking is one of the more interesting periods in imperial history. It makes me want to reread Wellesley's book on the subject again.

Utterly fantastic guys!

 

that's interesting zumby, i will endeavor to find a copy and read it now i am aware of it thanks!

 

The link in my post you quoted takes you to an online translation of it. It's a quick read . Here it is again:

http://www.attalus.org/translate/caesars.html

 

Some wonderful Vindexen here! (I'm assuming that's how it's pluralized).

Here's mine, which has atypically nice metal quality:

 

kool. thanks z

 

That is a very nice example of the Vindex denarius, Alegandron.

Definitely congrats on a great and historical addition to your collection!

Like you, I am very much interested in the period between 68 and 69, and this coin embodies perfectly the events of those tumultuous years.

Most of the ones I have seen are weakly struck - yours has a uniform, strong strike.

I do not have a civil war denarius yet, but here are some of my examples for Nero, Galba, Otho, Vitellius and Vespasian.

Nero denarius, as Caesar. Lugdunum.


Denarii of Nero.


Galba- Denarius, Rome. SPQR O.B C.S in wreath.

 

Those are a real treat to look at, Eduard. I especially like the Nero Caesar and Vesta reverse.

 

Great coin!

 

There are some eye-popping coins in this thread! Talk about rich in history... wow, these civil war issues are dripping with it.

@Alegandron: smart acquisition!
@Nemo: wowzers! outstanding
@AncientJoe: that coin makes me giddy!

 

The coin is just plain awesome!!

 

Thank you for posting this one Joe. It was your post in 2015 and @Nemo 's post last Sept, that inspired me to begin looking hard for Vindex.
Best,
Brian

 

Hail @Alegandron that's a fantastic Vindex (@AncientJoe's isn't bad either )
For such a beautiful score I HAVE TO take some of my treasures out of their box just for you my friend (sadly I don't have no Vindex to show off) :



Nero, Denarius Rome mint, AD 64/65
NERO CAESAR, laureate head of Nero right
AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS, Nero standing facing, holding branch and victory on globe
3,32 gr
Ref : RCV #1941, Cohen #45, RIC # 47



Galba, As minted in Rome AD 68
SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG PON M TR PPP, Laureate head of Galba right
Rome seated left, SC in field
10,60 gr
Ref : Cohen #182



Otho, Denarius minted in Rome in 69 AD
IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, Bare head of Otho right
SECURITAS PR, Securitas standing left
3.50 gr
Ref : RIC # 8, RCV #2162, Cohen #17



Vitellius, Denarius Rome mint, July - December 20, AD69
A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P, Laureate head of Vitellius right
XV VIR SACR FAC, Tripod-lebes with dolphin lying right on top and raven standing right below
3.43 gr, 16-18 mm
Ref : RCV # 2201var, Cohen cf # 110 et suiv, RIC I # 86 (this example illustrated in Wildwinds)

Q

 

WOW, just GREAT coins! ALL of them "grab" me! Very very nice!