Author Topic: Titus gold aureus added! (Read 5436 times)

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 12, 2022, 03:36:37 pm »

Joe Sermarini · « **Reply #26 on:** October 14, 2022, 08:15:34 am »

Nice coin. The message is clear, you can relax, Titus is taking care of security.

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #27 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.

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #28 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!

Tracy Aiello · « **Reply #29 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

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #30 on:** November 08, 2022, 07:36:14 am »

Thanks Tracy. I may send Carradice a note on it for the addenda

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #31 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.

Ron C2 · « **Reply #32 on:** November 13, 2022, 09:24:49 am »

Nice TD!

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 13, 2022, 07:21:52 pm »

Thanks Ron!

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #34 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!

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #35 on:** December 28, 2022, 05:48:57 pm »

The triumphal quadriga denarius didn't get much traction

Virgil H · « **Reply #36 on:** December 28, 2022, 06:05:21 pm »

You got 4 comments on that quadriga. LOL

Virgil

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #37 on:** December 28, 2022, 06:07:31 pm »

From the regulars...

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #38 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!

Ron C2 · « **Reply #39 on:** January 04, 2023, 06:48:51 pm »

Great coin, love the architectural reverse with rostral column!

Tracy Aiello · « **Reply #40 on:** January 04, 2023, 08:40:55 pm »

Splendid coin, Jay. I agree regarding the portrait.

Tracy

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #41 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

quadrans · « **Reply #42 on:** February 05, 2023, 03:15:53 pm »

Great find, Jay

Congrats

Joe /Q.

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 27, 2023, 07:25:57 pm »

Tracy Aiello · « **Reply #44 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

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 28, 2023, 02:29:15 pm »

Thanks!

ChefStu22 · « **Reply #46 on:** April 08, 2023, 06:21:49 pm »

Just catching up, some beautiful coins added to your collection Jay 😍♥️

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #47 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.

v-drome · « **Reply #48 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

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #49 on:** April 13, 2023, 06:44:11 pm »

That's awesome Jimi! Thanks for sharing.

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