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Author Topic: Very Rare Vespasian & Titus year 1 with a Gorgon tetradrachm added  (Read 60102 times)

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Re: A very rare Vespasian denarius added
« Reply #250 on: June 29, 2020, 06:19:01 pm »
After waiting almost 2 months I am pleased to finally add this very rare Vespasian to my collection:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-163731

I know there are a few of these bare head Vespasians kicking around Forum.  I'm happy to finally be in the "club"!


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Re: A very rare Vespasian denarius added
« Reply #251 on: June 30, 2020, 05:09:22 pm »
Welcome to the club Jay. That is an excellent acquisition. These bare headed portraits are very difficult to find.

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Re: A very rare Vespasian denarius added
« Reply #252 on: June 30, 2020, 06:51:43 pm »
Thanks!  Double die match to David's coin I believe

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Re: A very rare Vespasian denarius added
« Reply #253 on: July 01, 2020, 03:18:16 am »
Good find, Jay, 👍

Congrats 😉

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Re: Not a typical Minerva Domitian added
« Reply #254 on: July 13, 2020, 06:51:22 pm »
Today in the mail I received a wonderful gift from Andrew.  Yes, it's a Minerva reverse but not one of the standard 4 that are seen later in his reign.  Yes, there are some encrustations and flan lamination issues but the portrait is great and I'm happy to have it.  Thanks Andrew!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-163990

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Re: Not a typical Minerva Domitian added
« Reply #255 on: July 13, 2020, 07:42:19 pm »
I am glad it found a good home.

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Re: Not a typical Minerva Domitian added
« Reply #256 on: July 14, 2020, 05:15:01 am »
Nice gift!

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Re: Not a typical Minerva Domitian added
« Reply #257 on: July 14, 2020, 07:49:38 am »
Thanks guys

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Re: A gift of a very rare PONT Domitian denarius
« Reply #258 on: August 28, 2020, 06:44:56 pm »
I was very surprised to find in the mail today an unsolicited coin.  My good friend and fellow Flavian collector Orfew sent this unexpected gift.  A denarius of Domitian.  But not just any Domitian denarius, one with PONT in the legend.  The typical legend reads PM, but this short lived issue has PONT and is very rare.  Needless to say it was a generous gift and I'm very happy to add it to my Flavian collection.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-164965

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Re: A rare PONT and 2 new Pics
« Reply #259 on: August 29, 2020, 12:40:19 pm »
While I was photographing my new gift above I decided to take some better pics of old coins.  Both Titus denarii.  Take a look!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-165016

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-165017

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Re: A rare PONT and 2 new Pics
« Reply #260 on: August 30, 2020, 06:46:32 pm »
Nice gift!
And the new photos look great too. Not all bronzes look better on black backgrounds, imo, but I think it  can really highlight the silver ones. Nice job.

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Re: A rare PONT and 2 new Pics
« Reply #261 on: September 06, 2020, 10:12:35 pm »
Thanks Peter

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Re: 2 Titus with Agrippa II added one very rare!
« Reply #262 on: October 08, 2020, 04:32:31 pm »
Been a long time since I bought anything new.   These two beauties arrived in the post today:

A very rare Titus with Agrippa II.  Only 3 on acsearch, Meshorer 160b, not listed in Hendin or RPC.  Shares the same dies as the CNG specimen:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-166046

and another Titus with Agrippa IIHendin 1284

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-166045

Thanks for looking.  Comments always appreciated

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Re: 2 Titus with Agrippa II added one very rare!
« Reply #263 on: October 08, 2020, 05:07:30 pm »
Congrats Jay,

I like them both.

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Re: 2 Titus with Agrippa II added one very rare!
« Reply #264 on: October 09, 2020, 08:25:49 am »
Thanks Alberto, I'm really liking getting to know these Judean Flavians

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Re: Another Titus added
« Reply #265 on: October 14, 2020, 06:07:46 pm »
I love finding misattributed coins.  This one was sold as Vespasian.  Must have missed the T at the beginning of the legend.  I've been on a Titus buying spree lately

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-166150

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Re: Another Titus added
« Reply #266 on: October 14, 2020, 06:19:48 pm »
Jay
Love that coin, love the coloring, very nice pickup :)

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Re: Another Titus added
« Reply #267 on: October 15, 2020, 06:41:22 pm »
Thanks!  The sellers photos were aweful.   I took a chance

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Re: Another Titus added
« Reply #268 on: October 15, 2020, 08:02:06 pm »
Very nice Jay. I love it.

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Re: Benito Domitian added!
« Reply #269 on: November 03, 2020, 02:33:59 pm »
Even though I already have one of the type, I'm very happy to have added an ex-Benito coin to my Flavian collection.  I tried for several other lots but bidding was very strong and I was outbid on all except this one.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-166452

I know "Bento" was a controversial poster here, many didn't believe he actually owned the coins he posted, but I really enjoyed his sense of humor and interest in "Roman underwear."  :laugh:  He will be missed, but I'm glad I have at least one piece from his amazing collection.

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Re: Benito Domitian added!
« Reply #270 on: November 03, 2020, 03:58:50 pm »
Jay, congrats on getting this one.

I remember Benito as a collector of discerning tastes.

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Re: Benito Domitian added!
« Reply #271 on: November 04, 2020, 12:21:56 am »
Thanks Alberto.

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Re: Rare Titus added!
« Reply #272 on: November 04, 2020, 08:04:57 pm »

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Re: Rare Titus added!
« Reply #273 on: November 05, 2020, 01:24:48 am »
Nice find, both...👍

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Re: Rare Titus added!
« Reply #274 on: November 05, 2020, 04:20:30 am »
Wonderful set Jay, unfortunately this reverse is not seen on Hadrian's as far as i know
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