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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Coin of the Day => Topic started by: David Atherton on January 15, 2020, 07:00:20 pm

Title: Tiny Titus COTD
Post by: David Atherton 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.

Title: Re: Tiny Titus COTD
Post by: Jay GT4 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!

Title: Re: Tiny Titus COTD
Post by: TenthGen 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!  +++

Title: Re: Tiny Titus COTD
Post by: orfew on January 16, 2020, 11:10:19 am

A very nice example!

Title: Re: Tiny Titus COTD
Post by: David Atherton on January 17, 2020, 06:47:09 am

Thank you all for the kind words.

Title: Re: Tiny Titus COTD
Post by: gallienus1 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!

Best regards,

Steve

Title: Re: Tiny Titus COTD
Post by: David Atherton on January 23, 2020, 11:32:49 am

Thanks Steve.  The numismatic artistry of the era is indeed outstanding.