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Offline David Atherton

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An Exceedingly Rare Antiochene Vespasian Denarius
« on: July 25, 2017, 06:18:06 am »
I was quite thrilled when my latest addition arrived in the mail last week. https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-138483

It's only the seventh recorded specimen - so, needless to say I had a long wait!

Also, I would be remiss if I did not mention another specimen of the type which appeared in the pages of Forvm nearly 10 years ago (ex Tom Cederlind). https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=39617.0
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Re: An Exceedingly Rare Antiochene Vespasian Denarius
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2017, 09:34:04 am »


Fabulous coin David. I love the details of Victory on the reverse!

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Re: An Exceedingly Rare Antiochene Vespasian Denarius
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2017, 04:19:00 pm »
Beautiful indeed, and so lively!

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Re: An Exceedingly Rare Antiochene Vespasian Denarius
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2017, 04:46:45 pm »
Alive coin , indeed.  A valuable addition.
Congratulations David !
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Re: An Exceedingly Rare Antiochene Vespasian Denarius
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2017, 08:33:41 pm »
Incredible coin David, what a beauty.  You motivated me to photograph a much more worn example from my collection.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-138489
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Re: An Exceedingly Rare Antiochene Vespasian Denarius
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2017, 10:20:49 pm »
Thanks all for the kind comments!

Nemo, that is a terrific piece. And looks to be an obverse match with mine.
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Re: An Exceedingly Rare Antiochene Vespasian Denarius
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2017, 11:14:45 pm »
The portrait is amazingly life-like!

Thanks for sharing,

Peter
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Re: An Exceedingly Rare Antiochene Vespasian Denarius
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2017, 07:13:33 am »
Quote from: peterpil19 on July 25, 2017, 11:14:45 pm
The portrait is amazingly life-like!

Thanks for sharing,

Peter

Thanks Peter! Indeed it is an amazing portrait, probably the best the Antioch mint had to offer.
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Re: An Exceedingly Rare Antiochene Vespasian Denarius
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2017, 04:10:59 am »
Nice!
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Re: An Exceedingly Rare Antiochene Vespasian Denarius
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2017, 12:10:57 am »
Hi DA,

Congratulations on acquiring such a beautiful and rare coin. :)

Yes, it is very life-like.

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Re: An Exceedingly Rare Antiochene Vespasian Denarius
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2017, 02:39:35 am »
Quote from: David Atherton on July 25, 2017, 06:18:06 am
I was quite thrilled when my latest addition arrived in the mail last week. https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-138483

It's only the seventh recorded specimen - so, needless to say I had a long wait!

Also, I would be remiss if I did not mention another specimen of the type which appeared in the pages of Forvm nearly 10 years ago (ex Tom Cederlind). https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=39617.0

 Congratulation David,
Really great coin  +++

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Re: An Exceedingly Rare Antiochene Vespasian Denarius
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2017, 06:42:23 pm »
Thanks for the kind comments everyone! They are greatly appreciated.
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