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Title: Vespasian Sestertius Temple of Isis (one of my "dream coins")
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 10, 2019, 06:50:15 am
Hello everyone.

I've been very excited in finally holding in my hands a coin that's been on the top of my wishlist for so long.

It's an extremely rare type, showing for the first time, on Roman coinage, a temple dedicated to a foreign deity.

From an historical point of view, I should mention the fact that, according to Svetonius, Domitian escaped during the Vitellian turmoils, disguised as Isis priest.

The coin is from the same die pair as BMCRE 780 and from the one sold by CNG (E.A. 256, 330).

Moreover the coin is obverse die-linked with my examples of RIC 70 and 97 (not in the gallery).

I'm glad to share it.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-155154
Title: Re: Vespasian Sestertius Temple of Isis (one of my "dream coins")
Post by: orfew on May 10, 2019, 03:47:27 pm
Wow Alberto, I am glad you got that one. The reverse is wonderful.
Title: Re: Vespasian Sestertius Temple of Isis (one of my "dream coins")
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 10, 2019, 04:48:40 pm
Thanks Andrew, I love it!

Alberto
Title: Re: Vespasian Sestertius Temple of Isis (one of my "dream coins")
Post by: Jay GT4 on May 10, 2019, 10:56:51 pm
Great coin Alberto!
Title: Re: Vespasian Sestertius Temple of Isis (one of my "dream coins")
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 11, 2019, 03:43:56 am
Quote from: Jay GT4 on May 10, 2019, 10:56:51 pm
Great coin Alberto!

Thanks Jay,

I'm really excited about this!

Alberto
Title: Re: Vespasian Sestertius Temple of Isis (one of my "dream coins")
Post by: gallienus1 on May 22, 2019, 07:06:30 am
A great addition Alberto! As you say very significant as evidence of the empire showing it is willing to accommodate the beliefs of the people it rules over. But even more than that, it is an exceptionally good example of skillful coin design, simple, clear and pleasing to the eye, it is about as good as it gets.

Best regards,

Steve
Title: Re: Vespasian Sestertius Temple of Isis (one of my "dream coins")
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 22, 2019, 07:57:20 am
Quote from: gallienus1 on May 22, 2019, 07:06:30 am
A great addition Alberto! As you say very significant as evidence of the empire showing it is willing to accommodate the beliefs of the people it rules over. But even more than that, it is an exceptionally good example of skillful coin design, simple, clear and pleasing to the eye, it is about as good as it gets.

Best regards,

Steve

Thanks Steve.

These are indeed the coins that make the collection of Roman coins so exciting.

Alberto