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Title: Terina didrachm added after 7 year hunt!
Post by: Jay GT4 on June 02, 2022, 12:54:57 pm
I've been after a Flavian aureus for a very long time.  Finally got one last month and it arrived today


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=175896



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.

Although I have had many gold coins before and still have a Koson stater in much better condition, there is something about holding a First century Flavian aureus in your hands.  Simply amazing.  Some scratches in the field but they don't detract and aren't noticeable in hand.

Thanks for looking!


Title: Re: Titus gold aureus added!
Post by: Virgil H on June 02, 2022, 03:40:42 pm
That is stunning.

Virgil
Title: Re: Titus gold aureus added!
Post by: Tracy Aiello on June 02, 2022, 06:43:13 pm
Magnificent coin, Jay. Congratulations!

Tracy
Title: Re: Titus gold aureus added!
Post by: Ron C2 on June 02, 2022, 08:41:02 pm
Cool Aureus! That one was definitely circulated.

I keep wanting to get a Septimius Severus aureus, but for some reason they are prohibitively expensive, despite not being all that rare.  The Flavian coins actually seem more affordable - go figure.
Title: Re: Titus gold aureus added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on June 03, 2022, 10:00:10 am
Thanks guys!

Ron, they're out there, keep searching.
Title: Re: Titus gold aureus added!
Post by: Joe Sermarini on June 03, 2022, 10:02:06 am
Nice!
Title: Re: Titus gold aureus added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on June 03, 2022, 12:14:28 pm
Thanks Joe!  Quite the honor, you don't usually comment :)
Title: Re: Titus gold aureus added!
Post by: ChefStu22 on June 05, 2022, 06:42:23 pm
Thats a beauty Jay congrats 👏
Title: Re: Titus gold aureus added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on June 06, 2022, 05:22:49 pm
Thanks Chef!
Title: Re: Titus denarius with ravens and dolphins added
Post by: Jay GT4 on July 06, 2022, 03:35:01 pm
Latest addition came in this week.  A denarius of Titus with a dolphin above tripod and two ravens on either side.  A decent portrait and reverse for this rare type:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=176319

Thanks for looking
Title: Re: Very rare Vespasian Tetradrachm added
Post by: Jay GT4 on July 13, 2022, 03:30:09 pm
Added a rare tetradrachm of Vespasian minted in Caesarea shortly after the destruction of Jerusalem.  Great style on this one and bold portrait

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=176432

Thanks for looking
Title: Re: Very rare Vespasian Tetradrachm added
Post by: Tracy Aiello on July 13, 2022, 07:49:36 pm
Wow Jay, another magnificent coin. Bold portrait indeed. Simply beautiful!

Tracy
Title: Re: Very rare Vespasian Tetradrachm added
Post by: Jay GT4 on July 14, 2022, 02:15:37 pm
Thanks!
Title: Re: Very rare Titus Tetradrachm added
Post by: Jay GT4 on August 12, 2022, 11:07:36 pm
Since getting the Vespasian a few weeks ago I decided to add the corresponding Titus!  Struck within days of the plundering of Jerusalem in Caesarea Maritima.  A rare tetradrachm with historical importance and a wonderful style.  A nice companion for the Vespasian.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=176714

Thanks for looking
Title: Re: Very rare Titus Tetradrachm added
Post by: Jay GT4 on August 13, 2022, 04:10:54 pm
Forgot to mention, apparently it's also the McAlee plate coin.  Anyone have McAlee to check for me?  Can't seem to find an image onlline.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Very rare Titus Tetradrachm added
Post by: ChefStu22 on August 13, 2022, 04:17:30 pm
That Tetradrachm is a peach 🤙
Title: Re: Very rare Titus Tetradrachm added
Post by: Scribonius Probus on August 13, 2022, 05:11:06 pm
Yes, it certainly seems to be the McAlee plate coin. The little flan flaw at 4h on the obverse is distinctive, and all other features and centering seem a match to my eye.

But wait, there is more. I think your coin was McAlee's own coin, and the only example he lists.  Here is his complete catalog entry:

380. "Holy Year" 3 ( of Vespasian ) = A.D. 70/71   Same as no. 379, but obverse legend from upper r., which ends in squared "C". Prieur 141; RPC 2, 1968; BN; Empire 3, 5 May 1985, 186 = MC. ( Rare )

MC is McAlee's notation for My Collection, so I think you don't just have a plate coin, but a McAlee provenance as well.  Plus, his note that he acquired it in 1985 from Empire Coins.

Gary
Title: Re: Very rare Titus Tetradrachm added
Post by: Jay GT4 on August 13, 2022, 05:35:04 pm
Excellent!  Thanks very much!  Nice to take it back to 1985 too!
Title: Re: Very rare Titus Tetradrachm added
Post by: Scribonius Probus on August 15, 2022, 10:59:26 am
Jay: I just noticed another bit of information on your coin in the RPC 1968 webpage entry. Your coin is listed as coin#2, with all the details you currently have, plus it notes an even earlier provenance: Schulten, 8 Nov. 1982, lot 301.  Assuming that you are as OCD as I am about references and provenance, you will probably wish to add this to your gallery entry.

And, maybe show the RPC reference as:  RPC II 1968/2 ( this coin )......

Gary
Title: Re: Very rare Titus Tetradrachm added
Post by: Jay GT4 on August 15, 2022, 04:41:31 pm
Because there is no picture I didn't actually look at the entry for coin #2! 

 I also love keeping track of provenance.  I've updated the gallery listing.  Thanks again!
Title: Re: Very rare Titus denarius added
Post by: Jay GT4 on August 24, 2022, 05:31:51 pm
Added a rare misattributed Titus denarius today (love it when that happens):

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=176843

Although rated as just rare in RIC this type rarely comes to market.  In better condition than the RIC plate coin. Only one example in Forum galleries from the Atherton collection (ex-Sneh).   

Thanks!
 
Title: Re: Rare Titus Dupondius and Ionian Electrum added
Post by: Jay GT4 on September 30, 2022, 05:08:00 pm
Added a nice portrait of Titus on a rare Dupondius struck in Lugdunum:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=177268

And I've always wanted an early electrum hekte.  This one is a bit late but still retains the incuse reverse.  Nicely centered:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=177269
Title: Re: Rare Titus Dupondius and Ionian Electrum added
Post by: Virgil H on September 30, 2022, 09:30:58 pm
That EL coin is beautiful. One day, I also hope to have an El. That one you got is a real gem.

Virgil
Title: Re: Rare Titus Dupondius and Ionian Electrum added
Post by: cmcdon0923 on September 30, 2022, 10:48:14 pm
Jay,

Glad to see you got your first EL piece.  I know you made several comments on my pieces saying you wanted one, so I'm glad you finally got it !!


Craig
Title: Re: Rare Titus Dupondius and Ionian Electrum added
Post by: Jay GT4 on October 01, 2022, 08:00:24 am
Thanks guys.

Craig I worked out a partial trade for it, so it was an easy decision to get it.  Thanks for the inspiration!
Title: Re: Another rare Titus denarius added
Post by: Jay GT4 on October 12, 2022, 03:36:37 pm
Another rare Titus added today:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=177768

It goes nicely with the Securitas dupondius I added last week.  The reverse is often mistaken for the common Pax denarius.
Title: Re: Another rare Titus denarius added
Post by: Joe Sermarini on October 14, 2022, 08:15:34 am
Nice coin. The message is clear, you can relax, Titus is taking care of security.
Title: Re: Another rare Titus tetradrachm added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on October 14, 2022, 11:00:30 am
Thanks Joe, means a lot coming from you.

Added another Titus this morning.  A rare tetradrachm from Caesarea Maritima, struck about a week after the destruction of Jerusalem.  It goes nicely with my others from the series:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=177808

Incorrectly attributed to RPC 1967 which is a common type.  It is a die match both obverse and reverse to RPC 1969 #5 online.
Title: Re: Extremely rare Titus sestertius added (R3)!
Post by: Jay GT4 on November 07, 2022, 02:59:23 pm
Added an extremely rare sestertius from 72 CE today.  So rare that RIC doesn't have an image in the plates, only citing one example from the Museo Nazionale Roma.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=178410

A lovely portrait of Titus.  Very hard red encrustations remain with some old scratches on the reverse.  I'm very happy to have snatched this one up!

Title: Re: Extremely rare Titus sestertius added (R3)!
Post by: Tracy Aiello on November 07, 2022, 06:55:00 pm
Jay,

Congrats. It can be difficult to beat the feeling of finding and snatching up a great, great rarity.

All the best,

Tracy
Title: Re: Extremely rare Titus sestertius added (R3)!
Post by: Jay GT4 on November 08, 2022, 07:36:14 am
Thanks Tracy.  I may send Carradice a note on it for the addenda
Title: Re: Early Vespasian tetradrachm from Antioch with Alexandrian style added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on November 10, 2022, 03:53:21 pm
This big hunk of silver arrived today!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=178625

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.
Title: Re: Early Vespasian tetradrachm from Antioch with Alexandrian style added!
Post by: Ron C2 on November 13, 2022, 09:24:49 am
Nice TD!
Title: Re: Early Vespasian tetradrachm from Antioch with Alexandrian style added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on November 13, 2022, 07:21:52 pm
Thanks Ron!
Title: Re: Very rare Titus Triumphal quadriga added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on December 19, 2022, 02:00:45 pm
Received another Titus today.  A very rare Rome mint Quadriga type from 72-73 CE.  Minted in both Antioch and Rome this is the much rarer Rome issue.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=179287

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: Another Titus added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on December 28, 2022, 05:48:57 pm
The triumphal quadriga denarius didn't get much traction 8)

How about a Judaean Judaea Capta?

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=179437

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: Another Titus added!
Post by: Virgil H on December 28, 2022, 06:05:21 pm
You got 4 comments on that quadriga. LOL

Virgil
Title: Re: Another Titus added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on December 28, 2022, 06:07:31 pm
From the regulars... ;D
Title: Re: First Titus denarius of 2023
Post by: Jay GT4 on January 04, 2023, 06:38:44 pm
This little gem arrived today

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=179608

A popular type, but this one is a the rarer early denarius lacking the PP on the reverse.  Handsome portrait of Titus too!

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: First Titus denarius of 2023
Post by: Ron C2 on January 04, 2023, 06:48:51 pm
Great coin, love the architectural reverse with rostral column!
Title: Re: First Titus denarius of 2023
Post by: Tracy Aiello on January 04, 2023, 08:40:55 pm
Splendid coin, Jay. I agree regarding the portrait.

Tracy
Title: Re: Rare Titus sestertius Judaea Capta quadriga added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on February 02, 2023, 02:46:47 pm
This one arrived today.  A rare sestertius of Titus in quadriga during the Judaea Capta triumph.  Only one other in Forum's gallery (Atherton of course  :)) Really nice red/brown patina with a good portrait.  Not nearly as rough in hand.  I'm very pleased with it.  Thanks for looking

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=180186
Title: Re: Rare Titus sestertius Judaea Capta quadriga added!
Post by: quadrans on February 05, 2023, 03:15:53 pm
Great find, Jay  +++

Congrats

 Joe /Q.
Title: Re: Very rare Vespasian quadrans mule
Post by: Jay GT4 on February 27, 2023, 07:25:57 pm
Thanks!

Added a very rare Vespasian quadrans mule.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=180840

Obverse of Vespasian mixed with a reverse of Titus.  Very rare.

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: Very rare Vespasian quadrans mule
Post by: Tracy Aiello on February 27, 2023, 07:39:46 pm
Congratulations, Jay. Always nice when the stars align and you can pick-up such a rarity.

Tracy
Title: Re: Very rare Vespasian quadrans mule
Post by: Jay GT4 on February 28, 2023, 02:29:15 pm
Thanks!
Title: Re: Very rare Vespasian quadrans mule
Post by: ChefStu22 on April 08, 2023, 06:21:49 pm
Just catching up, some beautiful coins added to your collection Jay 😍♥️
Title: Re: Rare Titus goatherd denarius added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on April 13, 2023, 04:34:06 pm
Thanks!

Here's my latest addition:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=182138

I've always wanted this reverse type, either for Vespasian or Titus.  I managed to get the rarer one for Titus last week.  Arrived today.  Only 3 others in Forum galleries (orfew, 2 Atherton)

Although a little banged up, it has a wonderful portrait and charming reverse.

Thanks for looking.
Title: Re: Rare Titus goatherd denarius added!
Post by: v-drome on April 13, 2023, 06:39:10 pm
So cool, Jay!  Here is a gemstone with same details, even down to the fur jacket.

Regards, Jimi

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=110889
Title: Re: Rare Titus goatherd denarius added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on April 13, 2023, 06:44:11 pm
That's awesome Jimi!  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Rare Titus goatherd denarius added!
Post by: Serendipity on April 13, 2023, 07:26:30 pm
I’ve given the five-star treatment to all of Jay’s coins because they are always so fascinating and educational. v-drome’s gemstone with the same details as one of Jay’s coins is pretty cool too!
Title: Re: Rare Titus goatherd denarius added!
Post by: David Atherton on April 13, 2023, 08:05:39 pm
Thanks!

Here's my latest addition:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=182138

I've always wanted this reverse type, either for Vespasian or Titus.  I managed to get the rarer one for Titus last week.  Arrived today.  Only 3 others in Forum galleries (orfew, 2 Atherton)

Although a little banged up, it has a wonderful portrait and charming reverse.

Thanks for looking.

One of my favourite denarius types!
Title: Re: Rare Titus goatherd denarius added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on April 13, 2023, 08:07:05 pm
I’ve given the five-star treatment to all of Jay’s coins because they are always so fascinating and educational. v-drome’s gemstone with the same details as one of Jay’s coins is pretty cool too!

Thanks and I agree!  What a gem (literally)!
Title: Re: Extremely rare Titus sestertius added (R3)!
Post by: kc on May 01, 2023, 09:38:18 am
Added an extremely rare sestertius from 72 CE today.  So rare that RIC doesn't have an image in the plates, only citing one example from the Museo Nazionale Roma.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=178410

A lovely portrait of Titus.  Very hard red encrustations remain with some old scratches on the reverse.  I'm very happy to have snatched this one up!

Congrats,  it was in my collection but had to sell it to buy another coin. Did you buy it from me? I do not remember...ah no,  Steve bought it...

It is ex Emporium Hamburg
Title: Re: Titus Capta added but maybe not what you think
Post by: Jay GT4 on May 06, 2023, 06:37:25 pm
Cool!  Thanks KC, I'll add that to the provenance.  I know several Flavian collectors missed it when it was listed, so glad I was able to snatch it up!

Added this Titus today.  Usually sold as a Judaea Capta issue, most believe it is related to Agricola's victory in Britain, giving Titus his 15th acclamation.  Worn, but lovely old cabinet toning

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=182590

Thanks for looking
Title: Re: Vespasian Cavino added
Post by: Jay GT4 on May 09, 2023, 05:06:36 pm
I've Always wanted an original struck Cavino.  This isn't one, but it appears to be an early cast:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=182620

Can't go wrong.  Nice big coin.

Thanks for looking
Title: Re: The very 1st Judaea Capta type and not from a Flavian!
Post by: Jay GT4 on May 24, 2023, 05:26:09 pm
Here is a very interesting coin from the Roman Republic.  The first "Judaea Capta" type and it's almost 100 years before Vespasian.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=182790
Title: Re: The very 1st Judaea Capta type and not from a Flavian!
Post by: Tracy Aiello on May 24, 2023, 07:30:17 pm
Jay,

Wow. Great coin! Nice acquisition.

All the best,

Tracy
Title: Re: The very 1st Judaea Capta type and not from a Flavian!
Post by: Jay GT4 on May 25, 2023, 07:33:41 am
Thanks Tracy!
Title: Re: Another Titus Capta denarius added
Post by: Jay GT4 on June 22, 2023, 10:17:16 pm
Latest addition added tonight.  Mis-attributed as the more common second issue, this one is the rarer First issue without PP at the end of the reverse legend.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=183182

Thanks for looking
Title: Re: Vespasian pick bin
Post by: Jay GT4 on July 06, 2023, 03:54:17 pm
Pulled this out of a dealer's pick bin for $10.  Couldn't tell what it was originally, only that it was a Flavian.  It was covered in a thick, sticky film that obscured most of the coin.  A few dips in acetone and Vespasian came to the fore.  I think someone striped it at some point and then tried repatinating it.  It could probably use further cleaning but it's attributed.  I may return to it in the future.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=183231

Wish I had taken some good before pics...
Title: Re: Jewish Revolt 1/8 shekel added
Post by: Jay GT4 on July 11, 2023, 03:29:40 pm
Latest addition is a Jewish War 1/8 shekel.  I already have one but the price was right and it's a nice example

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=183253

I have 2 others I need to photograph I'll be adding shortly

As always thanks for looking
Title: Re: Quinctilius Varus, Give me back my legions! Varus added
Post by: Jay GT4 on July 12, 2023, 11:30:29 am
2nd coin from the group added

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=183259

P. Quinctilius Varus (legatus Augusti pro praetore) while in Syria.
Title: Re: Very rare Year 1 of the Pompeian era added.
Post by: Jay GT4 on July 17, 2023, 03:06:06 pm
Finally got a half decent photo of this very rare and mysterious coin:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=183296

Thanks to Mark Fox for pointing me in the right direction!

Dated "LA" year one, the only date that fits is 64--63 BCE of the Pompeian era.  There is some debate as to where it was minted, either in a military mint traveling with Pompey or in the newly "freed" city of Gadara.  Click the link for more details.

As always, thanks for looking
Title: Re: A double struck Vespasian Antioch rarity added
Post by: Jay GT4 on August 01, 2023, 10:54:58 am
Added a true rarity today.  A Vespasian denarius from Antioch, mistakenly attributed as Rome mint.  RIC rates it as R3 citing a specimen from CNG, there is another in the Atherton collection, this being the 3rd.  Curiously it doesn't share the same dies.  It is double struck, as you can see Vespasian's chin on his cheek. 

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=183607

As always, thanks for looking
Title: Re: A double struck Vespasian Antioch rarity added
Post by: Tracy Aiello on August 01, 2023, 03:42:11 pm
Wonderful addition, Jay. I really find the double strike results of the chin on the cheek fascinating.

All the best.

Tracy
Title: Re: A double struck Vespasian Antioch rarity added
Post by: Jay GT4 on August 01, 2023, 05:41:04 pm
Thanks!  I actually missed it at first.  The lips line up perfectly with where the eye should be.
Title: Re: Judaea Capta sestertius added
Post by: Jay GT4 on August 03, 2023, 08:49:59 pm
The second of 3 coins arrived today.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=183682

Nice big sestertius of Vespasian from the Judaea Capta series.  A common type but this one hasn't been smoothed and tooled to death.  An honest example.

Thanks for looking
Title: Re: Very Rare Vespasian from the Curtis Clay collection added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on August 17, 2023, 02:08:27 pm
As many may have seen, Curtis Clay is liquidating his entire collection of coins.  Over 5000 of them!

Along with a few other Flavian collectors here on Forum, I was happy to acquire some of his pieces.  This one just arrived:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=183818

A very rare Antioch mint denarius of Vespasian.  Wonderful eastern style portrait and the engravers centering line is still visible on the reverse.

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: Very Rare Vespasian from the Curtis Clay collection added!
Post by: Virgil H on August 17, 2023, 02:34:29 pm
Jay, that link doesn't work.

Virgil
Title: Re: Very Rare Vespasian from the Curtis Clay collection added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on August 17, 2023, 02:50:55 pm
Fixed.  Thanks
Title: Re: Very Rare Vespasian from the Curtis Clay collection added!
Post by: David Atherton on August 17, 2023, 05:20:48 pm
Superb acquisition! I can't wait to see what else you got!
Title: Re: Very Rare Vespasian from the Curtis Clay collection added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on August 17, 2023, 05:50:55 pm
I'm waiting for the next round of releases!
Title: Re: Very Rare Vespasian from the Curtis Clay collection added!
Post by: Tracy Aiello on August 18, 2023, 10:32:48 am
Beautiful coin. Yes, looking forward to what else you manage to obtain.  :)

Tracy
Title: Re: Rare Titus quadrans added
Post by: Jay GT4 on August 29, 2023, 03:20:14 pm
Nice little rarity.  Added a quadrans of Titus today

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=184179

The reverse is die matched to a mule I have of Vespasian which can be seen here:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=180840

Both very rare, the mule being rated R3 at the time of RIC's publication with only one other on Acsearch, none in Forum galleries.

As always, thanks for looking.
Title: Re: Rare JUDAEA DEVICTA added!
Post by: Jay GT4 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!
Title: Re: Rare JUDAEA DEVICTA added!
Post by: Tracy Aiello 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
Title: Re: Rare JUDAEA DEVICTA added!
Post by: Curtis JJ 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 (https://www.academia.edu/6248260/G_Gambash_H_Gitler_and_H_Cotton_IUDAEA_RECEPTA_Israel_Numismatic_Research_8_2013_pp_89_104)])
Title: Re: Rare JUDAEA DEVICTA added!
Post by: Jay GT4 on September 13, 2023, 07:46:15 am
thanks guys!

Recepta is probably out of the cards...
Title: Re: Rare JUDAEA DEVICTA added!
Post by: David Atherton on September 13, 2023, 08:41:49 am
Glad to have helped! It couldn't have found a better home.
Title: Re: Rare JUDAEA DEVICTA added!
Post by: Ron C2 on September 18, 2023, 06:26:46 pm
What a great story of forum cooperation. Well done David!
Title: Re: Very rare Vespasian denarius added from the Clay collection
Post by: Jay GT4 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
Title: Re: Very rare Vespasian denarius added from the Clay collection
Post by: Tracy Aiello on October 16, 2023, 07:41:22 pm
Wonderful addition, Jay. Congrats.

Tracy
Title: Re: Very rare Vespasian denarius added from the Clay collection
Post by: Curtis JJ 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!)
Title: Re: Very rare Vespasian denarius added from the Clay collection
Post by: Jay GT4 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!
Title: Re: Scarce Titus tetradrachm added
Post by: Jay GT4 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
Title: Re: Very rare Titus added from the Curtis Clay Collection!
Post by: Jay GT4 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.
Title: Re: Titus from Antioch arrived today
Post by: Jay GT4 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
Title: Re: Titus as Augustus hemidrachm arrived
Post by: Jay GT4 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.
Title: Re: Titus as Augustus hemidrachm arrived
Post by: Virgil H on December 18, 2023, 05:09:17 pm
That is a great little coin. Love the reverse.

Virgil
Title: Re: Titus as Augustus hemidrachm & Vespasian quadrans arrived
Post by: Jay GT4 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
Title: Re: Vespasian and Brettian coins added
Post by: Jay GT4 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
Title: Re: Vespasian and Brettian coins added
Post by: Tracy Aiello 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
Title: Re: Vespasian and Brettian coins added
Post by: quadrans on January 11, 2024, 11:15:59 am
Great coins, Jay 👍🤗😉

Joe
Title: Re: Vespasian and Brettian coins added
Post by: Jay GT4 on January 11, 2024, 06:24:24 pm
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Titus rarity added
Post by: Jay GT4 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
Title: Re: Titus Limes actually an official Capta denarius!
Post by: Jay GT4 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
Title: Re: Titus Limes actually an official Capta denarius!
Post by: Joe Sermarini on January 31, 2024, 05:57:39 pm
Ad Marco scoop does not have a NumisWiki page. Any volunteers?
Title: Re: Titus Limes actually an official Capta denarius!
Post by: Curtis JJ on January 31, 2024, 08:24:04 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.
Title: Re: Titus Limes actually an official Capta denarius!
Post by: Jay GT4 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!
Title: Re: Titus Limes actually an official Capta denarius!
Post by: Joe Sermarini on February 01, 2024, 07:56:35 pm
Thanks Curtis.
Title: Re: Rare Punic War AR 1/4 Shekel added
Post by: Jay GT4 on February 24, 2024, 05:01:00 pm
Added an extremely fine rare Punic 1/4 Shekel today minted in Akragas, Sicily. 

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=186137

A wonderful small silver coin from the 2nd Punic war.

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: Rare Punic War AR 1/4 Shekel added
Post by: Tracy Aiello on February 25, 2024, 04:55:34 pm
Wonderful coin, Jay. A striking portrait and great reverse.

Tracy
Title: Re: Rare Punic War AR 1/4 Shekel added
Post by: Jay GT4 on February 26, 2024, 08:09:03 am
Thanks Tracy
Title: Re: Rare Punic War AR 1/4 Shekel added
Post by: quadrans on February 26, 2024, 04:35:03 pm
“ A wonderful small silver coin from the 2nd Punic war.”

Great find, congratulation Jay… 😉🤗👍

Joe/Q.
Title: Re: Terina didrachm added after 7 year hunt!
Post by: Jay GT4 on March 08, 2024, 02:44:47 pm
Thanks Joe!

Well, back in 2017 I lost a coin at an in person auction to Robert of Calgary Coin.  I just didn't have enough to go any higher and he won it by one bid increment. It was a well known didrachm of Terina that was originally sold by Seaby.  In fact, it appeared on the cover of Seaby's Coin & Medal Bulletin April 1975, A236 and illustrated on the front cover.  What intrigued me about the coin was that it had a very prominent die break on the obverse, obscuring Terina's eye and ear, making it almost look like her hair style.  The dies are well known with at least 5 that have this obverse flaw.  I never forgot about loosing that coin and have been hunting for one with the same dies ever since.  Last week, after 7 years, I managed to win one!  While not the exact same coin, they were struck within a few flans of each other.

The artistry and high profile portrait of Terina show off the skill of the Brettian die engravers.  Being that Terina is only a few mountains south of me in Italy is icing on the cake!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=186263

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: Terina didrachm added after 7 year hunt!
Post by: quadrans on March 10, 2024, 05:11:04 pm
Great coin Jay 😲🤗👍

Joe