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Offline David Atherton

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Tiny Titus COTD
« on: January 15, 2020, 07:00:20 pm »
It's not often that one comes across a Titus quinarius! Luckily, I was able to acquire this handsome specimen. https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-159661

I've always had a special fondness for this tiny denomination.

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Re: Tiny Titus COTD
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2020, 07:12:02 pm »
Now that's one you don't see every day, and certainly not in that condition!  Nice coin!

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Re: Tiny Titus COTD
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2020, 02:09:08 am »
Wow very nice! Quinarii are often neat little coins, but like Jay said, this one is really, really nice!  +++

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Re: Tiny Titus COTD
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2020, 11:10:19 am »
A very nice example!

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Re: Tiny Titus COTD
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2020, 06:47:09 am »
Thank you all for the kind words.

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Re: Tiny Titus COTD
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2020, 07:31:21 pm »
A very nice example David. It is a testament to the skill of the Roman engravers during the period that they could manage such an expressive portrait on such a small flan!

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Re: Tiny Titus COTD
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2020, 11:32:49 am »
Thanks Steve.  The numismatic artistry of the era is indeed outstanding.

 

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