04. Vespasian-by RIC number
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Vespasian-denarius ancient immitationIMI CAES VESP AVG PM COS IIII
laureate head right
PONTIF MAXIM
Vespasian seated right, holding scepter and branch.
2.59 g
18.8 mm
Rome
72-73 AD
RIC -; RSC 388; BMCRE p.12
Ex-Vcoins Auction, Ex-Imperial coins
Some insight why this may not be official from Curtis Clay:
1. For mint mules the obv. and rev. should belong to either the same issue or to immediately successive issues. But on Jay's coin the obv. is of 72-early 73 (COS IIII without CENS), but the PONTIF MAXIM rev. is not otherwise known with that COS IIII obv. legend, nor with the next legend with COS IIII CEN, nor with the legend after that with just CEN and still clockwise, but only with the third obv. legend thereafter, namely CEN but counterclockwise. That rev. type is probably of 74 AD, since at its last stage it occurs with a legend specifically dated to 74, PON MAX TR P COS V. Obv. of 72-early 73, rev. of 74: that's a combination that the official mint was unlikely to produce.
2. IMI for IMP in obv. legend, an error that an official engraver was unlikely to make.Jay GT4
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RPC 2412 Vespasian TetradrachmΑΥΤΟΚ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒA ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝΟΥ LB
Laureate head right
Dated LB Year 2 (69/70 AD).
Nike walking left, holding wreath and palm.
EGYPT. Alexandria.
Billon Tetradrachm
24mm - 13.12g
Köln 276; Dattari 360; Milne 393; Emmett 204; RPC II 2412.
VF, gray toning,
ex-Vauctions sale 243 lot 58 Barry P. Murphy
Vespasian was proclaimed Emperor at Alexandria on July 1, 69 AD. This cut short the coinage of Vitellius at the Egyptian capital which had begun only two months before
Jay GT4
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RPC 2405 Vespasian TetradrachmAYT TIT ΦΛAYI OYEΣΠAΣIAN KAIΣ
Head of Vespasian, laureate, right, date LA before neck
ΦΛΑΥΙ ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝΟΣ ΚΑΙΣ
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Titus right with gorgoneion on breast plate
Alexandria, Egypt
1 July - 28 Aug 69 CE
11.77g
RPC 2405 (6 spec.) Rare!
Ex-CNG e-auction 514, lot 335
The Roman legions in Alexandria proclaimed Vespasian emperor on 1 July 69 CE. This coin was struck within the two months before the Egyptian new year began on 29 August 69 CE. A fairly rare type that doesn't come to market often compared with year 2 coins.
Jay GT4
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RPC 2402 Vespasian TetradrachmVT TIT ΦΛAVI OYEΣΠAΣIAN KAIΣ
Laureate head right, LA (year 1) lower right
Nike (Victory) flying left, raising wreath in extended right hand,
palm frond in left hand;
Alexandria, Egypt
1 July - 28 Aug 69 CE
11.44g
RPC 2402; Emmett 205/1 (R1)
Ex-Forum from the Errett Bishop Collection
The Roman legions in Alexandria proclaimed Vespasian emperor on 1 July 69 A.D. This coin was struck within the two months before the Egyptian new year began on 29 August 69 A.D. A fairly rare type that doesn't come to market often compared with year 2 coins.Jay GT4
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RPC 1969 Titus tetradrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡ • ΤΙΤΟΣ ΚΑΙΣ ΟΥΕΣΠ
Laureate head of Titus right with Aegis
ΕΤΟΥΣ Γ ΙΕΡΟΥ
eagle standing, left with wreath in beak on caduceus; quiver (?) and bow to r. of eagle's head
Caesarea Maritima
70 CE (Group 6, year3)
14.75g
RPC 1969; McAlee 34, Prieur 142
Rare (5 specimens RPC online) die matched to #5
Ex-Denarius Ringsrud (Norway); Ex. Münzzentrum Köln, auction 43 lot 188, plate p. 32 (27 April 1981).
Part of a small series of tetradrachms struck in Caesarea Maritima shortly after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
After its fall, Titus spent three days outside the city handing out rewards and spoils to his troops.
"Then descending with his army to Caesarea Maritima, he there deposited the bulk of his spoils and directed that his prisoners should be kept in custody; for the winter season prevented his sailing for Italy" (Josephus)
It has been suggested this series of tetradrachms was struck during Titus' time in Caesaera. The style is fairly crude and is similar to other bronze coins attributed to Caesarea Maritima. Silver quality is not standardized, which gives evidence of a military issue. Being stuck just days or weeks after the fall of Jerusalem, surely these were part of the rewards Titus distributed to the troops.
Thanks to David Atherton for additional info.
Jay GT4
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RPC 1968 TitusΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΤΙΤΟΣ ΚΑΙΣ ΟΥΕΣΠ
Laureate head right with aegis
ΕΤΟΥΣ Γ ΙΕΡΟΥ
Eagle standing left with wreath in beak on palm branch; club in left field
Caesarea Maritima
70 CE (Group 6, year3)
14.25g
RPC 1968/2 (this coin); McAlee 380 (this coin) noted as "MC" (My coin) from his own collection; Prieur 141,
A rare coin!
Ex-CGB: Ex-McAlee plate coin from his own collection; Ex-Empire 3, May 5th 1985; ex-Schulten, Nov 8, 1982, lot 301)
Part of a small series of tetradrachms struck in Caesarea Maritima shortly after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
After its fall, Titus spent three days outside the city handing out rewards and spoils to his troops.
"Then descending with his army to Caesarea Maritima, he there deposited the bulk of his spoils and directed that his prisoners should be kept in custody; for the winter season prevented his sailing for Italy" (Josephus)
It has been suggested this series of tetradrachms was struck during Titus' time in Caesaera. The style is fairly crude and is similar to other bronze coins attributed to Caesarea Maritima. Silver quality is not standardized, which gives evidence of a military issue. Being stuck just days or weeks after the fall of Jerusalem, surely these were part of the rewards Titus distributed to the troops.
Thanks to David Atherton for additional info.
Jay GT4
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RPC 1965 Vespasian TetradrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙΣ ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝ
Laureate bust of Vespasian right with aegis
ETOYΣ Γ IEPOY
Eagle standing left with wreath in beak on palm branch; club in left field
Caesarea Maritima mint, 70-71 CE
13.63g
RPC 1965 (1 spec.). Prieur 129.
Ex-Cgb
Rare. Only two others in Forum galleries (Atherton, Alberto)
Part of a small series of tetradrachms struck in Caesarea Maritima shortly after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
After its fall, Titus spent three days outside the city handing out rewards and spoils to his troops.
"Then descending with his army to Caesarea Maritima, he there deposited the bulk of his spoils and directed that his prisoners should be kept in custody; for the winter season prevented his sailing for Italy" (Josephus)
It has been suggested this series of tetradrachms was struck during Titus' time in Caesaera. The style is fairly crude, although this specimen has a wonderful portrait, and is similar to other bronze coins attributed to Caesarea Maritima. Silver quality is not standardized, which gives evidence of a military issue. Being stuck just days or weeks after the fall of Jerusalem, surely these were part of the rewards Titus distributed to the troops.
Thanks to David Atherton for additional info.Jay GT4
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RPC 1955 Vespasian TetradrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΟΥΕϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ
Laureate head right
ƐΤΟΥϹ ΝƐΟΥ ΙƐΡΟΥ Γ
Eagle with wreath in beak standing left, on club.; in left field, palm branch
Antioch, Syria
70-71 CE (Group 4, year 3)
14.46g; 30mm
RPC 1955; 12 specimens.
A scarcer type
Ex-Barakat
Minted just after the destruction of Jerusalem.
Fine style Syrian portrait in good silver. Nice toning in hand.
Jay GT4
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RPC 1950 Vespasian TetradrachmAYTOKPAT KAIΣA OVEΣΠAΣIANOY
Laureate head right
ETOYΣ Δ IEPOY
Eagle standing to left on club; palm branch in field.
Dated "New Holy Year" 4, AD 71-72
Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria
10.47g
Prieur 116; McAlee 338; RPC 1950
Ex-Zurqieh
Glossy black patina
Jay GT4
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RPC 1938 Vespasian TetradrachmAYTOKPAT KAIΣA OYEΣΠAΣIANOY
Laureate Head of Vespasian right
ETOYΣ NEOY IEPOY B
Eagle standing right, on thunderbolt; in right field, palm branch
Antioch, Syria; 69-70 CE
Group 1 year 2
14.34g
RPC 1938 (3 spec.). Prieur 105 (6 spec.). Rare
Nice toning with some encrustations remaining
Group 1 Tetradrachm from Antioch with distinctly "Alexandrian" style. The dies either engraved by the Alexandrian mint and shipped to Syria or the coins were struck in Alexandria for Syrian distribution. An interesting series.Jay GT4
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RPC 1937 Vespasian tetradrachmAYTOKPAT KAIΣA OYEΣΠAΣIANOY
Laureate bust of Vespasian, right, with aegis; snake over shoulder
ETOYΣ NEOY IEPOY B (year 2)
Eagle standing right, on thunderbolt; palm branch in right field
Antioch, October 69-September 70 CE
RPC 1937 (4 spec.) Group 1 tetradrachm
11.51g
Ex-Barakat
Group 1 Tetradrachm from Antioch have a distinctly "Alexandrian" style. The dies either engraved by the Alexandrian mint and shipped to Syria or the coins were struck in Alexandria for Syrian distribution. An interesting series and a nice early portrait of Vespasian.Jay GT4
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RPC 1661 Titus HemidrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ ΤΙΤΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹΕΒΑϹ
Laureate head of Titus, right
Nike standing, right, wreath in right hand, palm in left hand
Caesarea, Cappadocia
Undated but minted between 79-81 CE
1.82g
RPC 1661 (8 in core collections)
Ex-NBS web auction 20, lot 275
A scarcer coin minted while Titus was Augustus. Nice dark toning with some encrustation around the mouth and chin.
Jay GT4
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RPC 1660AYTOKP KAICAP OYECΠACIANOC CEBA
Laureate head right.
Nike seated right on globe, holding wreath.
Cappadocia, Caesarea
66-67 CE?
1.82g; 15mm
RPC 1660.
Ex-Olympus Auction 11, lot 194Jay GT4
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RPC 1659 Vespasian HemidrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΟΥΕϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑ
Laureate head of Vespasian, right
Nike advancing right, wreath in right hand, palm in left hand
Cappadocia, Caesarea
66-67 CE?
1.67g; 13mm
RPC 1659
EX-Olympus Auction 11, lot 196
Jay GT4
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RPC 1650 Vespasian & Titus DidrachmAVTOKPA KAICAP OVECPACIANOC CEBACTOC
laureate head of Vespasian right
AVTO KAI OVECPACIANOC CEBACTOV VIOC
laureate head of Titus right.
Caesarea, Cappadocia.
76-77 CE
7.2g
RPC 1650, Metcalf 4.
Ex-Calgary CoinsJay GT4
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RPC 1648 Vespasian DidrachmAVTOKPA KAICAP OVECPACIANOC CEBACTOC
Laureate head right
NIKH CEBACTH
Nike advancing right on elongated base, holding wreath & palm.
Caesaria, Cappadocia
77-78 AD
6.99g
RPC II 1648
Rare
Ex-Londinium
Jay GT4
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RIC 1579 (V) DomitianCAESAR DOMIT COS II
Laureate head left
SC
in laurel wreath
Rome, 74 AD
5.63g
RIC 1579 Vespasian (C)
Ex-Inumis Paris
A scarce coin with a fantastic portrait and lovely patina. David Atherton notes the portrait is in fine Roman style while the reverse resembles a more local "Antiochine" style.
Jay GT4
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RIC 1575 (V) Titus QuadransT CAES IMP
Laureate head right
PON TR POT
Winged Caduceus
Rome, 74 CE
2.79g
RIC 1575 (R2)
Ex-Tom Vossen (Netherlands)
Black patina under earthen deposits. This reverse is die matched to RIC 1570 (R3) in my collection (a mule with Vespasian obverse).Jay GT4
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RIC 1570 Vespasian quadransIMP VESP AVG
Laureate head left
PON TR POT
Winged caduceus
Rome; 74 CE
2.91g
RIC 1570 (R3)
An official mule using the reverse of Titus. Reverse die matched to RIC 1575 in my gallery.
Ex-Zeus Auction 26 lot 448
Very rare. None in Forum galleries. One on acsearch.Jay GT4
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RIC 1569 Vespasian QuadransIMP VESP AVG
Laureate head left
PM TR POT PP
Winged Caduceus
Rome, 74 CE
2.95g
RIC 1569 (R)
EX NSB Web Auction 20, lot 234
Part of an interesting series of coins struck in Rome with an Eastern flare.Jay GT4
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RIC 1562 Titus denariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Palm tree; to left, Titus standing right with spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; to right, Judaea mourning seated right.
Antioch; 72-3 CE
2.73g
RIC 1562 (C)
EX-Numismatik Naumann GmbH Auction 136 lot 519
This coin was described by the auction house as a Limes (unofficial) coin. However, this coin is indeed solid silver with a heavy dark toning and encrustations, as can be seen on the reverse. The double strike obverse, Ad Marco scoop on the reverse and being a double die match to the Sneh coin make this an official coin from Antioch. Interestingly, the Antioch version is more common than the Rome mint issue. One which I am happy to add to my collection. I may try to remove the encrustation from the palm tree and back of Judaea.Jay GT4
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RIC 1561 Titus Antioch denariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Laureate bust right
NEP RED
Neptune standing left, right foot on globe, with acrostolium and sceptre
Antioch, 72-3 CE
3.07g
RIC 1561 (C)
Ex-Divus Numismatik
Wonderful Antiochine style with typical ragged flan
Jay GT4
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RIC 1560 (V) Titus Antioch DenariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
CONCORDIA AVGVSTI.
Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera.
Antioch, 72-73 AD
3.42g
RIC 1560 Vespasian (R2); RPC II 1932 (5 spec.); RSC 44.
Ex-TC collection; ex-Tom VossenJay GT4
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RIC 1559 Vespasian Antioch denariusIMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
Laureate head right
Vespasian standing right with branch and sceptre in Quadriga right
Antioch, 72/3 AD
3.24g
RIC 1559 (C)
Ex-Sphinx Numismatics
Struck on a tight flan which is typical of the Antioch issues.Jay GT4
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RIC 1557 Vespasian denariusIMP CAES VESP AVG PM COS IIII
Laureate head right
VICTORIA AVGVSTI
Victory standing right, crowning standard and holding palm
Antioch, 72-73 CE
3.43g
RIC 1557 (R2); RPC 1929
Ex-Harlen J. Berk Buy or Bid 224 lot 137 from the Curtis Clay Collection with his tag, Ex-Dionysos Feb 2012,
While this type is common for the mint in Rome it is very rare for Antioch, only 2 in Forum galleries (Atherton, Lucas). Nice centering line still visible Jay GT4
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RIC 1556 Vespasian denariusIMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
Laureate Head of Vespasian right
VESTA
Vesta standing. left, with simpulum and sceptre
Antioch 72-73 CE
2.96g; 20-21mm
RIC 1556 (R3)
Double struck. Centering line still visible on reverse
Ex-Olympus Auction 4 lot 551 (mistakenly attributed as the common RIC 360 from the Rome mint)
Very rare. RIC cites one example from CNG 61, 25 September 2002, lot 1689. Since then a second example has appeared in the Atherton collection. This is the 3rd known example of the type although not a die match to the other 2 specimens. Jay GT4
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RIC 1555 Vespasian NeptuneIMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII.
Laureate bust right.
NEP RED.
Neptune standing left, foot set on globe, holding sceptre and acrostolium.
Antioch mint
3.35g
RIC² 1555(C); RPC 1928
Ex-Ancient TreasuresJay GT4
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RIC 1554 Vespasian denariusIMP CAES VESP AVG PM COS IIII
Laureate head right
CONCORDIA AVGVSTI
Concordia seated left with patera and cornucopiae
Antioch, 72-73 AD
3.11g
RIC 1554 (R2)
Jay GT4
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RIC 1542 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
VIRTVS AVGVST
Virtus standing right, left foot on prow, with spear and parazonium
Antioch, 70 AD
3.24g
RIC 1542 (R2);RPC 1916 (5 spec.)
Ex-Noble Roman Coins
Ragged flan typical for the Antioch series. A very rare type!
Jay GT4
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RIC 1508 Vespasian Æ20IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVGVST
Laureate head right
PON MAX TR P P P COS VIII CENS; S C low in field
Caduceus, winged, between crossed cornucopiae
Uncertain Asia Minor; "O" mint? Ephesus?
77-78 CE
3.75g; 20mm
RIC 1508 (R2); RPC 1477A (3 specimens)
Ex-Pavlos S. Pavlou
An incredible series from an unknown Eastern mint. Even the denominations are uncertain and classified in RIC as 1. (Large) 11g; 2 (Medium) 8g; 3 (Medium-small)3.5-4g; 4 (Small) 2.5g. RIC simply calls them Mint(s) of Asia Minor (uncertain: Ephesus?) While M. Grant links them to the mysterious "O" mint. Either way, all the bronze coins from this issue are fairly rare. Only 3 specimens in RPC online and 1 in the David Atherton collection of this type. Jay GT4
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RIC 1496 (V) Domitian denariusCAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
laureate head right, small 'o' below neck truncation
PON MAX TR P COS IIII
winged caduceus.
Uncertain eastern "O" mint
76 AD
3.24g
RIC II 1496 Vespasian (R2); BMCRE II, 489; RSC II, 369; RPC II, 1469.
Apart from the COS IIII, these titles are appropriate for Vespasian, not Domitian as Caesar
Jay GT4
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RIC 1495 (V) Domitian denarius CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
Laureate head right
FIDES PVBL
Hands clasped over caduceus, two poppies and two corn ears
Uncertain eastern "O" mint
76 AD
3.21g
RIC 1495 Vespasian (R)
Ex-Den of Antiquity; Ex-TC collection, Ex-Calgary Coin
Jay GT4
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RIC 1477A Vespasian denarius SOLD!IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Head of Vespasian, laureate, r., a small 'o' mint mark below neck
PON MAX TR P COS VII (from high l.)
Winged caduceus
Unknown "O" mint, 76 AD
3.17g
RIC 1477A (R3)
Ex-Numismatica Prados
Ted Buttrey has assigned it 1477A in the upcoming RIC II.1 Addenda.
A unique specimen of the caduceus type from the rare and mysterious 'O' mint. This rare variant has the reverse legend starting from the upper left, all other known examples start from the lower right. Die matched to David Atherton's example and purchased through his recommendation.
Currently 3 on Forum, 2 in my own gallery and 1 in David Atherton's. All double die matched.
SOLD! Forum Auction Dec 2021
Jay GT4
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RIC 1477A Vespasian DenariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Head of Vespasian, laureate, r., a small 'o' mint mark below neck
PON MAX TR P COS VII (from high l.)
Winged caduceus
Unknown "O" mint, 76 CE
3.04g
RIC 1477A (R3)
Ted Buttrey has assigned it 1477A in the upcoming RIC II.1 Addenda.
A unique specimen of the caduceus type from the rare and mysterious 'O' mint. This rare variant has the reverse legend starting from the upper left, all other known examples start from the lower right.
Currently 3 on Forum, 2 in my own gallery and 1 in David Atherton's. All double die matched.
Ex-Pelham Coins
Jay GT4
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RIC 1475 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
FIDES PVBL
Hands clasped over caduceus, two poppies and two corn ears
Unknown Eastern "O" mint
76 CE
3.06g
RIC 1475 (R)
Ex-PradosJay GT4
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RIC 1464 Vespasian Ephesus denariusIMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TR PPP
Laureate head right
CONCORDIA AVG
Concordia seated left, annulet below, star in Exergue
3.41g
Ephesus 74 AD
RIC 1464 (R2)
Rare
Ex-Calgary coin
about XFJay GT4
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RIC 1457 Vespasian Ephesus denariusIMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TR P P P
Laureate head right
PACI AVGVSTAE
Victory advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm across left shoulder, annulet at lower left, at lower right, star.
Ephesus 74 AD.
3.01g
RIC 1457 (C); RPC 853; RCV 2271 var
Ex-Sphinx NumismaticsJay GT4
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RIC 1445 (V) Domitian Ephesus denariusDOMITIANVS CAESAR AVG
Bare-headed and cuirassed bust of Domitian to right, wearing aegis.
AVG and mint mark EPE within oak wreath.
Ephesus 71 AD
3.28g
RIC 1445 Vespasian (R). RPC 846.Jay GT4
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RIC 1421 Vespasian Ephesus denariusIMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR P P P
Laureate head of Vespasian right
PACI AVGVSTAE
Victory advancing left with wreath and palm; horizontal Φ
2.98g
Ephesus mint
70 AD
Rare.
RIC 1421 (R), BMCRE 446, RSC 278
Ex-Roy's Coins
The BY mint mark is faintly visible in the lower left reverse.
New PhotoJay GT4
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RIC 1416 Vespasian Ephesus denariusIMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR PPP
Laureate Head of Vespasian right
CONCORDIA AVG
Ceres seated left, holding poppy with ears of corn and cornucopia BY in exergue
Ephesus, 70 AD
3.31g
RPC 824; RIC 1416 (R2)
Ex- TC collection; Ex-Calgary CoinJay GT4
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RIC 1407 Vespasian Eastern DenariusIMP CAES VESPAS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian right
PACI ORB TERR AVG
Turreted and draped female bust right below, horizontal Φ
Ephesus, 69-70 AD
3.23g
RIC V1407 (R); RPC 813
Rare
Ex-T.C. collection, Ex-Calgary Coin.
The Flavians as bringers of peace to the world.
New photoJay GT4
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RIC 1406 Vespasian Ephesus denariusIMP CAES VESPAS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian right
PACI AVGVSTAE
Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm, tilted Φ before her right foot.
Ephesus mint
69/70 AD
3.05g
RIC 1406 (R ). BMCRE 435. RPC 812 (8 specimens cited).
Released from an NGC slab. Graded as a fouree but shows no signs of plating. This is an official coin!
Ex-Ancient GalleonJay GT4
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RIC 1399 var. Vespasian denariusIMP CAES VESPAS AVG
Laureate head right
AVG within laurel wreath, ΘI monogram above ties.
Ephesus mint. AD 69-70.
2.63g
RIC 1399 unlisted variant (laurel wreath rather than oak) this coin, footnote in the upcoming RIC II addenda ; RPC 808; RSC 37.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 152 (10 October 2006), lot 2071; Ex-Cheesman collection; Ex-CNG 433 Lot 379Jay GT4
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RIC 1268 (V) Titus Æ As SOLD!T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR
Laureate head right
IVDAEA CAPTA SC
Palm tree; Judaea seated right; to left of tree, arms
Lugdunum (Lyon), 77-8 CE
8.81g
RIC 1268 Vespasian (C2)
Ex-Incitatus
A common but important type. Minted 8 years after the conquest of Judea by Titus. A reminder of Titus' military prowess and his place as his father's successor.
Sold to Calgary Coin April 2022
Jay GT4
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RIC 1268 (V) Titus Æ AsT CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR
Laureate head right
IVDAEA CAPTA SC
Palm tree; Judaea seated right; to left of tree, arms
Lugdunum (Lyon), 77-8 CE
8.15g
RIC 1268 Vespasian (C2)
Ex-Sarl Numis 31 France
A common but important type. Minted 8 years after the conquest of Judea by Titus. A reminder of Titus' military prowess and his place as his father's successor.Jay GT4
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RIC 1265 (V) Titus DupondiusT CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR
Laureate head right
SECVRITAS AVGVSTI SC
Securitas seated right, head resting on raised arm, with sceptre; to right alter.
Lugdunum, 77-78 CE
11.03g
RIC 1265 Vespasian (R)
Ex-C. Euston from an old mid 20th century German collection with original envelope
Nice glossy brown patina with a handsome portrait.
Part of a huge issue of bronze/brass coinage struck by Vespasian in 77-78 CE in Lugdunum, modern day Lyon. This being one of the rarities. Only 2 in Forum galleries (Atherton, Alberto)
Jay GT4
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RIC 1237 VespasianIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII PP
Laureate head of Vespasian right
SC
Eagle standing facing on globe, head right, wings spread
Lugdunum mint
77-78 AD
8.77g
RIC 1237 (C3); Sear 2362
From the collection of Gordon Wyatt Goldfinch (1895-1918) of Elfindale Road, London.
With hand written old ticket citing #209 collection number.
Ex-Artancient Ltd.
Private Goldfinch was a passionate collector of Imperial Roman coinage. His personal catalog of coins dates to August 1910 when he was just 15 years of age. Goldfinch volunteered for service in 1914 with the 2nd London Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. He died in service on March 28th, 1918 at the age of 23.Jay GT4
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RIC 1185 VespasianIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS IIII
Laureate head right
T IMP AVG F COS II CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG F COS DESG II SC
Titus and Domitian standing front, each with spear and parazonium
Lugdunum (Lyons); 72 CE
25.00g
RIC 1185 (R2) very rare, only 2 on acsearch.
Ex-Roma e-Sale 87 lot 729 From the Antonio Carmona Collection. Improperly attributed to RIC 1186
Old cleaning scratches not as pronounced in hand. The lighting makes them appear deeper than they are.Jay GT4
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RIC 1161 VespasianIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III
Laureate head right
AEQVITAS AVGVSTI SC
Aequitas standing left with scales and rod
Lugdunum (Lyons), 71 CE
10.16g
RIC 1161 (R)
Ex-ForumJay GT4
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RIC 1120 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P
Laureate head right
IVDAEA DEVICTA
Palm tree; to left, Judaea standing left, hands bound in front.
Lugdunum; 71 CE, undated
2.88g
RIC 1120 (C); Hendin 6518 (R)
Ex-Atherton (for a few hours) :)
A much sought after and unique Judaea Capta denarius struck at Lyon (Lugdunum) in 71 CE. This example is solid silver with wonderful dark toning and hints of iridescence. The bottom of the letters in IVDAEA can just be made out on the reverse.
The vast majority of these denarii on the market today are plated contemporary forgeries. David Atherton states that nearly 60% of the Devicta coins he's seen in trade are plated. There are no known die links between plated and solid examples. However, because of the sheer amount of plated coins in existance, some have speculated that they are semi-official. The type is very difficult to attain on the market as either a fouree or solid silver. The forthcoming Addenda has changed the frequency from (C) to (R). Thanks to David for helping me secure this fantastic and historical piece!
Jay GT4
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RIC 1081 (V) Domitian DenariusCAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI
Laureate head right
PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Clasped hands holding legionary eagle set on prow.
Rome 79 AD
3.48g
RIC II 1081 Vespasian(C2); BMCRE 269 Vespasian; RSC 393.
Ex-ANE, Ex-Ancient Treasures (2002)Jay GT4
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RIC 1076 (V) Titus denariusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
laureate head right
TR POT VIII COS VII
bound Jewish captive kneeling right in front of trophy
Rome mint, as Caesar, first half of 79 A.D
3.325g
18.5mm, 180o
Choice aVF
RIC II (Vespasian) 1076 (C); BMCRE II 258; RSC II 334, Paris 229; SRCV I 2449
Ex-Forum!
Thought to be minted to remind the Romans of Titus' spectacular victory over Jerusalem 9 years earlier.Jay GT4
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RIC 1074 Titus denariusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Laureate head left
TR POT VIII COS VII
Quadriga left with flower
Rome, 79 CE to June 24
3.07g
RIC 1074V (R)
Ex-Classic World Coins (Switzerland)
Although only rated as Rare, this coin with the left facing portrait has been elusive in the market place. Only one example in Forum galleries (Atherton, ex-Sneh). One other example on acsearch, die matched to this specimen.Jay GT4
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RIC 1065 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
TR POT X COS VIIII
Statue of radiate male figure with spear and parazonium, on rostral column
Rome, 79 CE to June 24
3.47g
RIC 1065 (R)
From the Tareq Hani collection, Ex-Savoca 95th Silver auction lot 504Jay GT4
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RIC 1029 Titus DupondiusT CAESAR VESPASIANVS TR P COS VI
Laureate head left
PRINCIP IVVENT SC across lower field
Domitian Caesar on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding scepter in left.
Rome; 77-78 CE
10.66g
RIC 1029 (R3)
HJB 225th Bid or Buy lot 63 from the Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG E329, 25 June 2014, 409.
The reverse depicts Domitian participating in the Judaea Capta triumph of 71 A.D. He is, as Josephus described him, riding alongside in magnificent apparel and mounted on a horse that was itself a site worth seeing.
RIC notes that this is "presumably a mule, with the reverse of Domitian from the parallel issue." David Atherton believes the reverse die is intentional for both Titus and Domitian, making this an official pairing of dies for Titus. Regardless, the type is very rare. None in Forum galleries.Jay GT4
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RIC 1011 Vespasian IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN COS VIII
Laureate head left
SC
Spes standing left, with flower
Rome, 77-78 CE
RIC 1011 (C)
10.78g
Ex-Londinium pick bin
Pulled this one out of a $10 pick bin. It was covered in a thick dark sticky film but was recognizable as a Flavian. A few dips in acetone and Vespasian came to the surface. Perhaps someone striped the patina at some point and tried repatination. In any case, the coin still toned under the film and now has a chocolate patina. Not so rough in hand. One of the more common coins from the series, yet still relatively scarce.Jay GT4
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RIC 0992 Vespasian SestertiusIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII
Laureate head right
PAX AVGVSTI SC
Pax standing left with branch and cornucopiae
Rome 77-78 CE
24.25g
RIC 992 (R2)
Ex-Calgary coin from an old collection in OttawaJay GT4
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RIC 0986 (V) Titus denarius T CAESAR VESPASIANVS
Laureate head tight
IMP XIII
Sow walking left with her three piglets following
Rome AD 78
3.02g
RIC 986 Vespasian (C); Sear 2243
Ex-Calgary coinsJay GT4
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RIC 0985(V) Titus denariusT CAESAR VESPASIANVS
Laureate head right
IMP XIII
Goatherd, seated left, milking goat left
Rome, July 77-December 79 CE
RIC 985V (R)
3.08g
Ex-Germania Inferior Numismatics
Part of the agrarian series under Vespasian, perhaps promoting a more simpler way of life or the bounty that is provided by the Emperor. This one being minted for Titus. While only listed as Rare in RIC, this type is exceedingly difficult to find in trade, even more so than the one for Vespasian, and is a favorite of collectors. Only 3 others in Forum galleries (orfew, 2 Atherton). Wonderful toning in hand. Jay GT4
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RIC 0980 Vespasian denariusCAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate bust of Vespasian right
IMP XIX
Modius filled with seven grain ears in fields to left and right
Rome 78 AD
3.00g
RIC II 980 (C); Sear 2293, RSC 215
Ex-FrascatiusJay GT4
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RIC 0974 (V) Titus denariusT CAESAR VESPASIANVS
Laureate head of Titus right
CERES AVGVST
Ceres standing left holding corn-ears and long torch
Rome 78-79 CE
2.72g
RIC 974 Vespasian (R); Sear 2437
Only seven specimens in Reka Devnia hoardJay GT4
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RIC 0972 (V)Titus DenariusT CAESAR VESPASIANVS
Laureate head right
ANNONA AVG
Annona seated left, holding sack of corn ears
Rome 77-78 AD
3.57g
RIC II 972 Vespasian, (C)
Ex-Jencek Historical Enterprise
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RIC 0964 Vespasian DenariusCAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian right
ANNONA AVG
Annona enthroned left holding sack of corn-ears on lap
Rome 78-79AD
RIC 964 (C2), BMC 295, RSC 28,Sear 2280
19mm
3.22g
Ex-FrascatiusJay GT4
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RIC 0961 (V) Domitian denariusCAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
Laureate head of Domitian right
COS V
Wolf and twins; in exergue boat
Rome, 77-78 AD
3.45g
RIC 961 Vespasian (C2)
Ex-Calgary CoinJay GT4
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RIC 0951 Titus denariusT CASESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Laureate head right
COS VI
Two oxen yoked left
2.85g
Rome 77-78 CE
RIC 951 (R)
Ex-Emad Khaleel
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RIC 0950 (V) TitusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Laureate head of Titus right.
COS VI
Prow of galley right, sides ornameted with intricate cross-hatch and maeander patterns; above, star with sixteen rays.
Rome, 77-78 CE
3.25g
RIC 950 Vespasian (R);
Reverse copied from a Mark Antony denarius
Ex: Incitatus Coins; Ex-Andrew Short CollectionJay GT4
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RIC 0948 (V) Titus DenariusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Laureate head right
COS VI
Mars standing left with spear and trophy
Rome 77-8 CE
2.8g
RIC 948 Vespasian (C)
Ex-Cameleon coinJay GT4
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RIC 0948 (V) Titus denariusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
laureate head right
COS VI
Mars standing left with spear & trophy
Rome, 77-78 AD
2.76g
RSC 65, RIC 948 (Vespasian); (C)Jay GT4
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RIC 0944 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laur. head facing left
COS VIII
Pair of oxen under yoke
Rome 77-78 AD
3.1g
RIC 944 (C)
Scarce with Vespasian facing left!
7 specimens in Reka Devinia hoard although RIC rates it as common.
Ex-Pegasi NumismaticsJay GT4
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RIC 0943 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laur. head facing right
rev. COS VIII
Pair of oxen under yoke
Rome 77-78 AD
3.08g
RIC 943 (C), Sear 2289, BM 206
28 specimens in Reka Devinia hoard
Ex Harlan J. BerkJay GT4
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RIC 0941 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
COS VIII
Prow of galley right, star above.
Rome 77-8 AD
3.39g
RIC II 941 (C); BMCRE 210; RSC 136.
Rated common but tough to find on the market.
Ex-ANE, Ex-Ancient Treasures.
This reverse type copied from aurei and denarii of Ahenobarbus struck for Mark Antony in 40 BC, Crawford 521 .Jay GT4
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RIC 0938 VespasianIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
laureate head left
COS VIII
Mars standing left, holding spear and trophy
Rome, 77-8 CE
3.30g
RIC 938 (C)
Ex-NBS web auction 9 lot 1544Jay GT4
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RIC 0937 Vespasian Mars denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
laureate head right
COS VIII
Mars standing left, holding spear and trophy
Rome, 77-8 CE
2.97g
RIC II 937 (C2) ; RSC 125
Amazing iridescent rainbow toning.
Ex-Ancient treasures
Jay GT4
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RIC 0921 (V) Domitian DenariusCAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
Laureate head right.
COS IIII
Pegasus advancing right
3.14g
Rome 76-77 AD
RIC 921 Vespasian (C2); BMC 193 (Vespasian); S 2637
From a very old collection in Montreal Jay GT4
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RIC 0909 (V) Titus DupondiusT CAESAR IMP COS V
Radiate head right
FELICITAS PVBLICA
Felicitas, wearing long dress and cloak, standing facing, diademed head turned left, holding cornucopiae in her left hand, laurel branch in her raised right hand. SC in field
Rome, 76 AD
12.17g
RIC 909 Vespasian (R)
Rare.
Ex-ANE
Gemini notes: "COS V bronzes of Titus are scarce: only one such As, no dupondii or sestertii, in the BM collection by 1976."
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RIC 0874 (V)Titus DenariusT CAESAR - IMP VESPASIANVS
Laureate head right
IOVIS CVSTOS
Jupiter standing front holding patera over altar and scepter
Rome
Late 76-79 AD
3.53g
RIC 874 (C) (Vespasian); Sear 2444
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RIC 0857 (V) Titus AureusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
Laureate head of Titus right
COS V
Cow (heifer)standing right
Rome, 76 CE
6.84g
RIC 857 (C)
EX-Stephen Album Auction 43 lot 69
It has been proposed that the cow depicted on this type is one of the famous statues by the fifth century BCE Greek sculptor Myron. Myron's statues were brought to Rome by Augustus and were placed in the temple of Apollo on the Palatine in 28 BCE. Vespasian moved them to the new Temple of Pax that he began constructing in 71 CE, to celebrate the end of the Jewish War.
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RIC 0853 Vespasian DenariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Bare head left
PON MAX TR P COS VII
Pax seated left with branch
Rome 76 CE
3.12g
RIC 853 (R2)
Ex-Ancient Treasures
A very rare issue with bare head rather than the usual laureate.
Jay GT4
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RIC 0849 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
laureate head of Vespasian right
IOVIS CVSTOS
Jupiter standing half-left, sacrificing from patera in right over small lit altar at feet on left, long scepter grounded behind in left
Rome, 75 - 76 A.D.
3.458g, die axis 180o
RIC II, part 1, 849 (C3); BMCRE III 276; RSC II 222; BnF III 249; SRCV I 2295
Ex-Forum, Ex-Heritage CICF World and Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3032, part of lot 30530Jay GT4
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RIC 0847 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
COS VII
Eagle standding front on garlanded base, thunderbolt in claws, wings open, head left
Rome, 76 AD
3.5g
RIC 847 (C2)
Ex-Calgary Coin, Ex-RM collection,
Jay GT4
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RIC 0841 Vespasian denarius IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right.
COS VII
Bull standing right.
Rome, 76 AD.
3.21g
RIC II 841 (C)
Scarce
The cow that appears on this coin is generally thought to be one of the famous statues by the fifth century Greek sculptor Myron. This statue went on to adorned the Temple of Pax (later the Forum Pacis), built by Vespasian to celebrate the end of the Jewish War. Myron's statues were brought to Rome by Octavian and were originally placed in the temple of Apollo on the Palatine, which he dedicated in 28 B.C. Vespasian moved them to the new Temple of Pax that he began building in 71 AD.
Ex-Numisantique
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RIC 0823 VespasianIMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS VI
Laureate head right
SC
Spes standing left with flower
Rome, 75 CE
8.97g
RIC 823 (R)
Ex-Francesco Turi
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RIC 0809 (V) Titus QuinariusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
Laureate head right
VICTORIA AVGVST
Victory seated left with wreath and palm
Rome, 75 CE?
1.47g
RIC 809 (R3) die matched to the Sneh coin
Legends begin from high left.
Ex-ANE
From RIC:
"Assigned to this year because there are no dated quinarii of 75, and the appearance of either AVGVST or AVGVSTI on the reverse suggests transition between the earlier series, up to 74 (with AVGVSTI) and later series, 76 onwards (with AVGVST).Jay GT4
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RIC 0784 Titus denariusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
Laureate head right
PONTIF TR P COS IIII
Securitas seated left, head resting on raised arm
Rome, 75 CE
2.68g
RIC 784 (R2)
A very rare denarius for Titus with Securitas on the reverse. Often times this coin is mistaken for the common Pax reverse. The difference is in the position of the deities head resting on her arm. The pose is most likely taken from a cult statue of the goddess.
Jay GT4
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RIC 0777 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
PON MAX TR P COS VI
Victory standing left on prow, with wreath and palm
Rome 75 CE
2.97g
RIC 777 (C2)
Ex-Coin Cabinet
Listed as common but they have been difficult to find lately.Jay GT4
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RIC 0776 VespasianIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG.
Laureate head right.
PON MAX TR P COS VI.
Victory standing left upon cista mystica, holding wreath and palm frond; coiled serpent to left and right.
Rome 75 CE
3.25g
RIC² 776 (R).
Only 5 specimens in the Reka Devnia hoard
Minted in Rome but likely intended for circulation in the East. The reverse copies the earlier quinarii of Augustus and the Cistophoric tetradrachms of Ephesus.
Ex-Barakat
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RIC 0774 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
PON MAX TR P COS VI
Securitas seated left, head resting on raised arm
Rome, 75 CE
3.22g
RIC 774 (C)
Ex-Aphrodite Auction 18, lot 481 misattributed as RIC 772
A beautifully toned denarius in hand. Often times this coin is mistaken for the common Pax reverse (as was this one). The difference is in the position of the deities head resting on her arm. The pose is most likely taken from a cult statue of the goddess. Jay GT4
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RIC 0772 Vespasian denarius IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
laur. head right
PON MAX TR P COS VI
Pax seated left holding olive branch, left hand at side
Rome 75 AD
Sear 2301
RIC 772 (C3)
3.2g
Ex-TatersJay GT4
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RIC 0757 Vespasian DupondiusIMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian right
PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS
winged caduceus between two cornucopiae
10.79g
Rome, 74 AD
RIC II 757 (C2); RPC 1983
Ex-Tater's
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RIC 0732 Vespasian AsVespasian Victory
IMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS V CENS
Laureate head of Vespasian right
VICTORIA AVGVST SC
Victory standing right on prow of galley holding wreath and palm
Rome 74 AD
11.04g
RIC 732 (C)Jay GT4
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