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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Coin of the Day => Topic started by: David Atherton on January 15, 2022, 05:30:45 am

Title: Vespasian the Younger COTD!
Post by: David Atherton on January 15, 2022, 05:30:45 am

Acquiring a coin of Vespasian the Younger, Domitian's chosen adopted heir, has been a dream of mine for many years. A Flavian Grail coin if ever there was one! Finally, I was able to win a superb example last month at auction. It arrived this week and I'm absolutely thrilled!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=174071

Thank you for looking!

Title: Re: Vespasian the Younger COTD!
Post by: cliff_marsland on January 15, 2022, 05:34:08 pm

Very neat!  Grails in any hobby are always rewarding.  Thanks for sharing a picture!

Title: Re: Vespasian the Younger COTD!
Post by: Jay GT4 on January 15, 2022, 06:20:57 pm

This is a fantastic addition David.  Several years ago I bid on a Vespasian Jr but lost out.  This is an important coin, not only because of it's rarity but because of the history behind it.  Well done!  It belongs in your collection.

Title: Re: Vespasian the Younger COTD!
Post by: David Atherton on January 23, 2022, 06:42:43 am

Thanks everyone for the kind comments. It's such a thrilling coin to finally obtain!

Title: Re: Vespasian the Younger COTD!
Post by: *Alex on January 23, 2022, 08:28:32 am

Well done David. I am really pleased for you. I know what its like to eventually manage to get something you have been looking for for a long time.

Alex

Title: Re: Vespasian the Younger COTD!
Post by: David Atherton on January 24, 2022, 05:12:49 am

Quote from: *Alex on January 23, 2022, 08:28:32 am

Well done David. I am really pleased for you. I know what its like to eventually manage to get something you have been looking for for a long time.

Alex

Thank you! I actually thought I'd never land one of these!