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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Coin of the Day => Topic started by: David Atherton on July 16, 2019, 08:46:18 am

Title: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
Post by: David Atherton on July 16, 2019, 08:46:18 am

It's always a treat when a new acquisition takes you down many research rabbit holes. This is one such coin! https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-156618

Title: Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
Post by: orfew on July 16, 2019, 01:11:35 pm

A wonderful acquisition David. Congrats.

Title: Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
Post by: David Atherton on July 16, 2019, 02:26:03 pm

Thanks Andrew for the kind words.

Title: Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
Post by: Jay GT4 on July 16, 2019, 04:34:09 pm

I really like it David.  Congrats

Title: Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
Post by: David Atherton on July 16, 2019, 10:56:22 pm

Thanks Jay!

Title: Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
Post by: stevex6 on July 17, 2019, 10:24:34 am

Man, I'm a total sucker for sweet looking Sestertius examples ... curious, is the golden colour accurate, or is it a bit less golden in-hand?

Either way, that new addition is a fricken sweetheart (congrats David => keep-up the good work)

Cheers

x6

Title: Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
Post by: David Atherton on July 17, 2019, 11:19:26 am

Quote from: Steve P on July 17, 2019, 10:24:34 am

... curious, is the golden colour accurate, or is it a bit less golden in-hand?

It's not nearly as bright in hand. The patina has been cleaned off and what is left is basically the bare metal, albeit a bit toned.

Title: Re: Vespasian Saviour of the Nation COTD
Post by: stevex6 on July 17, 2019, 08:55:41 pm

Nice ... I'm sure that it's a gem

I hope that you're having a great night

Cheers

 :)