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Resources => The Members' Gallery => Topic started by: Jay GT4 on June 02, 2022, 12:54:57 pm
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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!
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That is stunning.
Virgil
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Magnificent coin, Jay. Congratulations!
Tracy
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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.
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Thanks guys!
Ron, they're out there, keep searching.
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Nice!
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Thanks Joe! Quite the honor, you don't usually comment :)
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Thats a beauty Jay congrats 👏
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Thanks Chef!
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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
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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
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Wow Jay, another magnificent coin. Bold portrait indeed. Simply beautiful!
Tracy
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Thanks!
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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
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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!
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That Tetradrachm is a peach 🤙
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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
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Excellent! Thanks very much! Nice to take it back to 1985 too!
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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
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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!
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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!
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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
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That EL coin is beautiful. One day, I also hope to have an El. That one you got is a real gem.
Virgil
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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
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Thanks guys.
Craig I worked out a partial trade for it, so it was an easy decision to get it. Thanks for the inspiration!
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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.
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Nice coin. The message is clear, you can relax, Titus is taking care of security.
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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.
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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!
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Jay,
Congrats. It can be difficult to beat the feeling of finding and snatching up a great, great rarity.
All the best,
Tracy
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Thanks Tracy. I may send Carradice a note on it for the addenda
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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.
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Nice TD!
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Thanks Ron!
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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!
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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!
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You got 4 comments on that quadriga. LOL
Virgil
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From the regulars... ;D
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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!
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Great coin, love the architectural reverse with rostral column!
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Splendid coin, Jay. I agree regarding the portrait.
Tracy
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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
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Great find, Jay +++
Congrats
Joe /Q.
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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!
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Congratulations, Jay. Always nice when the stars align and you can pick-up such a rarity.
Tracy
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Thanks!
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Just catching up, some beautiful coins added to your collection Jay 😍♥️
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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.
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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
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That's awesome Jimi! Thanks for sharing.
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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!
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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!
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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)!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Jay,
Wow. Great coin! Nice acquisition.
All the best,
Tracy
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Thanks Tracy!
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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
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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...
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Wonderful addition, Jay. I really find the double strike results of the chin on the cheek fascinating.
All the best.
Tracy
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Thanks! I actually missed it at first. The lips line up perfectly with where the eye should be.
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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
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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!
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Jay, that link doesn't work.
Virgil
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Fixed. Thanks
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Superb acquisition! I can't wait to see what else you got!
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I'm waiting for the next round of releases!
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Beautiful coin. Yes, looking forward to what else you manage to obtain. :)
Tracy
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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.
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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!
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Congrats, Jay! Great coin and so nice to finally fill a must have/really want.
All the best,
Tracy
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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)])
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thanks guys!
Recepta is probably out of the cards...
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Glad to have helped! It couldn't have found a better home.
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What a great story of forum cooperation. Well done David!
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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
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Wonderful addition, Jay. Congrats.
Tracy
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Congratulations on an excellent addition! I saw this one. (I'll have to post my new ex Clay Coll. Vespasian soon as well!)
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Thanks guys! I'm glad we are buying up the Clay collection. I have another on the way with more on watch list!
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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That is a great little coin. Love the reverse.
Virgil
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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
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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.
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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
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Jay,
Wonderful additions. I especially love the look of the coin from Lokri. I don't think I've seen that look before.
Tracy
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Great coins, Jay 👍🤗😉
Joe
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Thanks guys!
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This little Titus denarius rarity arrived today:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=185793
Thanks for looking
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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
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Ad Marco scoop does not have a NumisWiki page. Any volunteers?
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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.
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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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Thanks Curtis.
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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!
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Wonderful coin, Jay. A striking portrait and great reverse.
Tracy
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Thanks Tracy
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“ A wonderful small silver coin from the 2nd Punic war.”
Great find, congratulation Jay… 😉🤗👍
Joe/Q.
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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!
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Great coin Jay 😲🤗👍
Joe