Author Topic: Rare Titus added with exceptional portrait (Read 5655 times)

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #75 on:** September 12, 2023, 05:25:46 pm »

While most of the Judaea Capta coins are fairly easy to get, I've wanted a Judaea Devicta coin for a very long time. They are fairly rare and are usually found as plated contemporary imitations. I finally found a legitimate solid example in the US, but the seller wouldn't ship to me (even though I've purchased from him in the past!)

Despite the terrible seller's pictures, I asked David if he would act as a middle man for me, which he graciously did. It arrived today! Much better in hand, with wonderful iridescent toning in areas. I can cross one of my white whales off the list thanks to David.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=184261

As always, thanks for looking!

Tracy Aiello · « **Reply #76 on:** September 12, 2023, 06:34:45 pm »

Congrats, Jay! Great coin and so nice to finally fill a must have/really want.

All the best,

Tracy

Curtis JJ · « **Reply #77 on:** September 12, 2023, 09:55:38 pm »

A non-plated IVDAEA DEVICTA! Congratulations on a great find! And nice to hear of international cooperation among collectors in the arrangement of shipping.

That's definitely on my list of coins I'd love to add to my "captives" collection at some point. (Whereas the IVDAEA RECEPTA remains firmly in the territory of coins I don't even fantasize about owning. [LINK])

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #78 on:** September 13, 2023, 07:46:15 am »

thanks guys!

Recepta is probably out of the cards...

David Atherton · « **Reply #79 on:** September 13, 2023, 08:41:49 am »

Glad to have helped! It couldn't have found a better home.

Ron C2 · « **Reply #80 on:** September 18, 2023, 06:26:46 pm »

What a great story of forum cooperation. Well done David!

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #81 on:** October 16, 2023, 06:17:19 pm »

Added another Vespasian denarius from the Curtis Clay collection. A very rare issue from 74 CE with the Corona Civica. RIC cites 2 specimens with another in the Atherton collection.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=184639

Thanks for looking

Tracy Aiello · « **Reply #82 on:** October 16, 2023, 07:41:22 pm »

Wonderful addition, Jay. Congrats.

Tracy

Curtis JJ · « **Reply #83 on:** October 16, 2023, 09:54:29 pm »

Congratulations on an excellent addition! I saw this one. (I'll have to post my new ex Clay Coll. Vespasian soon as well!)

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #84 on:** October 16, 2023, 10:00:52 pm »

Thanks guys! I'm glad we are buying up the Clay collection. I have another on the way with more on watch list!

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #85 on:** October 24, 2023, 04:29:02 pm »

Taking a short break from the Curtis Clay collection to add a scarce Alexandrian tetradrachm of Titus

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=184694

These don't come to market that often.

Thanks for looking

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #86 on:** November 02, 2023, 01:44:38 pm »

I'm very happy to have added another Curtis Clay coin to my collection. This time, a very rare Titus Dupondius with Domitian reverse.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=184973

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 · « **Reply #87 on:** November 14, 2023, 02:14:33 pm »

I'm happy to have added another Flavian denarius from Antioch. This time a wonderful portrait of Titus:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=185112

Thanks for looking

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #88 on:** December 17, 2023, 11:03:30 pm »

A scarce little coin arrived a few weeks ago. Titus as Augustus minted in Caesarea, Cappadocia:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=185467

Wonderful flowing Nike reverse. The portrait has some encrustations but I don't want to loose the wonderful toning by cleaning it.

All in it was cheaper than a Happy Meal..

Thanks for looking.

Virgil H · « **Reply #89 on:** December 18, 2023, 05:09:17 pm »

That is a great little coin. Love the reverse.

Virgil

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #90 on:** December 19, 2023, 12:08:09 am »

Thanks Virgil.

This fairly rare quadrans of Vespasian arrived with the Titus above:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=185478

Could probably be cleaned up a bit as there are some encrustations, but it's very nice in hand.

Thanks again for looking

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #91 on:** January 10, 2024, 09:33:15 pm »

Added a beautiful glossy black Southern Italian coin from Lokri:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=185725

Happy to learn it came from the Mike Ballerini collection.

and

A misattributed Vespasian denarius. Listed as the common Pax reverse when in fact it is the scarcer Securitas:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=185726

Great portrait and beautifully toned in hand.

Thanks for looking

Tracy Aiello · « **Reply #92 on:** January 11, 2024, 10:12:58 am »

Jay,

Wonderful additions. I especially love the look of the coin from Lokri. I don't think I've seen that look before.

Tracy

quadrans · « **Reply #93 on:** January 11, 2024, 11:15:59 am »

Great coins, Jay 👍🤗😉

Joe

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #94 on:** January 11, 2024, 06:24:24 pm »

Thanks guys!

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #95 on:** January 17, 2024, 01:37:32 pm »

This little Titus denarius rarity arrived today:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=185793

Thanks for looking

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #96 on:** January 31, 2024, 05:03:37 pm »

I recently acquired this coin at auction. It was described as an unofficial Limes denarius of Titus with Judaea Capta reverse. However, I wasn't so sure they were correct. The obverse is double struck when Limes denarii are usually cast. The reverse has an ad marco weight reduction scoop. The encrustations are all on the surface, ruling out a fouree. And the clincher for me is that it is a double die match the the Sneh coin. This is an official coin!

Doing research pays off as I got it for a fraction of the price had it been listed as official.

I may even try to remove the encrustation on the palm tree and Judaea's back.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=185980

Thanks for looking

Joe Sermarini · « **Reply #97 on:** January 31, 2024, 05:57:39 pm »

Ad Marco scoop does not have a NumisWiki page. Any volunteers?

Curtis JJ · « **Reply #98 on:** January 31, 2024, 08:24:04 pm »

Quote from: Joe Sermarini on January 31, 2024, 05:57:39 pm

Ad Marco scoop does not have a NumisWiki page. Any volunteers?

Yes! I'll volunteer. There's already an entry for "Stannard adjustment," linking his important article but it could go into more detail. I'll add the new one (should be able to complete in <1 hr) and post a notice of the new entry in the Numiswiki Discussion Board.
(Perhaps they can be combined or linked to one another?)

Btw: Here's one in my gallery of flan characteristics (errors, preparation marks, etc.):
"A. Stannard Gouge (Al Marco Adjustment): L. Marcius Philippus Denarius, 56 BCE"
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=181824

EDIT: New article created, "Al Marco Adjustment." Also, in new Numiswiki Discussion Thread: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=133232.0
There's also an entry for "Stannard Adjustment," which is a synonym. So it may be better to combine? I've cross-referenced, which may be sufficient.

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #99 on:** February 01, 2024, 07:30:19 pm »

Nice work Curtis. I have had a few coins with Ad Marco adjustments. Such an interesting part of the minting process.

BTW I started cleaning off the encrustation on the reverse. I've been slowly applying Lime juice on a Q-tip to the spot. It's lifting off quite nicely. It's almost down to the silver. Now's the time for patience!

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Author Topic: Rare Titus added with exceptional portrait (Read 5655 times)