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Offline David Atherton

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Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
« on: July 16, 2019, 08:46:18 am »
It's always a treat when a new acquisition takes you down many research rabbit holes. This is one such coin! https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-156618
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Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2019, 01:11:35 pm »
A wonderful acquisition David. Congrats.
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Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2019, 02:26:03 pm »
Thanks Andrew for the kind words.
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Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2019, 04:34:09 pm »
I really like it David.  Congrats
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Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2019, 10:56:22 pm »
Thanks Jay!
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Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2019, 10:24:34 am »
Man, I'm a total sucker for sweet looking Sestertius examples ... curious, is the golden colour accurate, or is it a bit less golden in-hand?

Either way, that new addition is a fricken sweetheart (congrats David => keep-up the good work)

Cheers

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Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2019, 11:19:26 am »
Quote from: Steve P on July 17, 2019, 10:24:34 am
... curious, is the golden colour accurate, or is it a bit less golden in-hand?

It's not nearly as bright in hand. The patina has been cleaned off and what is left is basically the bare metal, albeit a bit toned.
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Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2019, 08:55:41 pm »
Nice ... I'm sure that it's a gem

I hope that you're having a great night

Cheers

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