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Offline David Atherton

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Vespasian's Volcano
« on: June 01, 2017, 05:26:05 am »
I was really thrilled to acquire this rare drachm! https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137487

A most fascinating reverse type!
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Re: Vespasian's Volcano
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2017, 09:40:10 am »


That is a cool coin David, congratulations!!!

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Re: Vespasian's Volcano
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2017, 06:32:43 pm »
Quote from: gordian_guy on June 04, 2017, 09:40:10 am


That is a cool coin David, congratulations!!!

c.rhodes

Thank you for the kind words.
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Re: Vespasian's Volcano
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2017, 11:19:08 pm »
Very interesting reverse. +++

I don't think I've ever seen a volcano on a coin before, including on any modern coins.

Peter

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Re: Vespasian's Volcano
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2017, 12:28:38 pm »
Yesss, Great coin David.

 I really enjoy it. +++

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Re: Vespasian's Volcano
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2017, 03:03:47 pm »
Hi DA,

Congratulations on acquiring an interesting coin! :)

Here are my Cappadocia coins:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/meepzorp/rp_cappadocia.htm

Meepzorp
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Re: Vespasian's Volcano
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2017, 08:58:04 am »
Quote from: Meepzorp on June 11, 2017, 03:03:47 pm
Hi DA,

Congratulations on acquiring an interesting coin! :)

Here are my Cappadocia coins:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/meepzorp/rp_cappadocia.htm

Meepzorp

Nice coins that illustrate well the evolving nature of the Mt Argaeus reverse type.
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