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Author Topic: Very Rare Vespasian & Titus year 1 with a Gorgon tetradrachm added  (Read 60141 times)

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Re: Vespasian Cista mystica added!
« Reply #200 on: July 25, 2019, 07:31:23 am »
That is a nice specimen indeed!  I have seen a few of these over the years and every one but this one has been worn almost to the point to illegibility.  For this type, this is unusually nice. 

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Re: Vespasian Cista mystica added!
« Reply #201 on: July 25, 2019, 07:39:18 am »
Thanks guys, yes this type is usually pretty rough and well travelled so I'm pleased for now to have this one.

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https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-156711

Old:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136837

Of course I'd love one with full obverse legends

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Re: Vespasian Cista mystica added!
« Reply #202 on: July 25, 2019, 12:34:52 pm »
Great new addition and nice upgrade. I have been looking for one of these for a while.


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Re: Vespasian Cista mystica added!
« Reply #203 on: July 25, 2019, 01:07:06 pm »
Only five spec. in Reka Devnia hoard, so a scarce type.
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Re: Vespasian Cista mystica added!
« Reply #204 on: July 25, 2019, 03:50:04 pm »
Nice addition Jay,  +++

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Re: Vespasian Cista mystica added!
« Reply #205 on: July 25, 2019, 04:37:44 pm »
Thanks guys, and thanks Curtis for the RD hoard numbers.  I have a copy of it somewhere but don't remember where!

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Re: Domitian and his Goat added!
« Reply #206 on: September 16, 2019, 02:45:52 pm »
Finally added a coin of Domitian that isn't a Minerva reverse!

Domitian and his goat:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-157902

Although listed as "Common" in RIC I've had a tough time finding one.  I'm very pleased with this coin, and the fact that it has a very pronounced dot at the end of the legend is a bonus!  Minted after the deification of Vespasian under Titus.

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Re: Domitian and his Goat added!
« Reply #207 on: September 16, 2019, 07:09:49 pm »
Very nice Jay

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Re: Domitian and his Goat added!
« Reply #208 on: September 18, 2019, 05:19:55 pm »
Thanks!

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Re: Rare Brettian drachm added
« Reply #209 on: October 01, 2019, 02:52:20 pm »
This nice Brettian drachm arrived today in the mail:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-158110

Rare with these control marks.  Only 2 on acsearch including this one.  Obverse struck with a worn die but still nice.  Reverse is very nicely preserved.

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Re: 2 Brettian Punic war issues added!
« Reply #210 on: October 02, 2019, 02:21:10 pm »
Another Brettian Punic war issue added today:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-158124

Seems to be rare with the "hammer" or "double axe" in field.  Nice patina and not as rough in hand.

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Re: 2 Brettian Punic war issues added!
« Reply #211 on: October 02, 2019, 06:46:55 pm »
I love the patina Jay. Nice catch.

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Re: 2 Brettian Punic war issues added!
« Reply #212 on: October 03, 2019, 05:31:18 pm »
Thanks!

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Re: 2 Brettian Punic war issues added!
« Reply #213 on: October 03, 2019, 08:58:35 pm »
Hi Jay,

Nice Brettian coins! :)

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Re: Domitian on Horseback spearing German Sestertius added
« Reply #214 on: October 04, 2019, 05:51:37 pm »
Thanks Meep!

Added this decent sestertius today of Domitian on Horseback spearing a fallen German soldier:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-158145

Rated as (C) in RIC it's actually quite scarce to find.  Worn but with a pleasing portrait.

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Re: Domitian on Horseback spearing German Sestertius added
« Reply #215 on: October 04, 2019, 05:52:51 pm »
Nice catch Jay.

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Re: Domitian on Horseback spearing German Sestertius added
« Reply #216 on: October 05, 2019, 08:33:56 am »
Thanks!

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Re: Domitian on Horseback spearing German Sestertius added
« Reply #217 on: October 05, 2019, 12:40:25 pm »
That's a great type, a must have.

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Re: Domitian on Horseback spearing German Sestertius added
« Reply #218 on: October 19, 2019, 11:00:07 am »
Keep-up the great work, Jay

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Re: Domitian on Horseback spearing German Sestertius added
« Reply #219 on: October 25, 2019, 07:01:12 pm »
Thanks guys. 

Here's a pic for Legatus I touched up for him


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Re: Rare (R2) Vespasian Pax added
« Reply #220 on: October 26, 2019, 02:09:50 pm »
Picked this one up as a run of the mill Vespasian Pax sestertius.  In actuality it's a very rare issue from 77-78 AD with COS VIII

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-158383

Lovely portrait and the reverse is a lot nicer in hand.

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Re: Rare (R2) Vespasian Pax added
« Reply #221 on: October 26, 2019, 03:24:30 pm »
Wow Jay, that is a fantastic acquisition. Rarity aside it is also a very handsome coin with a special portrait. Congrats!

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Re: Two rarities added: Domitian and Southern Italian stater
« Reply #222 on: January 27, 2020, 03:14:39 pm »
Been several months since I added anything.  Today I add 2

First a rare Domitian RIC 164 (R2) denarius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-159844

Light weight and rough surfaces but a very thin flan.

Second a stater from Lucania, Metapontom.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-159845

Again underweight but an extremely rare type.  Is it an ancient counterfeit or a lower standard issue?  Closest I could find was Noe 485 except  my legend is retrograde and I can't find it in any of the online references.  If anyone could help me out I'd appreciate it.

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Re: Two rarities added: Domitian and Southern Italian stater
« Reply #223 on: January 29, 2020, 01:28:10 pm »
Another great addition, Jay  +++ ;) :)

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Re: Two rarities added: Domitian and Southern Italian stater
« Reply #224 on: January 30, 2020, 08:42:52 am »
Second a stater from Lucania, Metapontom.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-159845

Again underweight but an extremely rare type.  Is it an ancient counterfeit or a lower standard issue?  Closest I could find was Noe 485 except  my legend is retrograde and I can't find it in any of the online references.  If anyone could help me out I'd appreciate it.

I've never see its like, but it looks genuine enough.  I've been using the SNG and ACNAC books, among others.  The hair style is consistent with the SNG ANS 2 #363-366. At first glance, #367 doesn't appear to match the hair or ethnic, but otherwise matches up well.

You gave me cause to check out the ANS online MANTIS coin database, which I can't recall ever doing.  I've found the entry, but alas, no photo.

Silver stater, Metapontum. 1944.100.4988

Denomination:  stater
Mint:  Metapontum
Obverse:  female head
Reverse:  barley ear
Weight:  7.9
Reference:  SNGANS 2.367

As happens too often, using too many criteria spoils the search, such as deity=Demeter.
Congrats on a true rarity!



 

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