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Title: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 04, 2013, 11:47:48 am
Hello everyone.

I wasn't satisfied with my old gallery, so I've decided a new start, newly organized and with better pictures.

The first coin of this new era is a rare dupondius of Domitian as Caesar under Titus, just arrived today.

I love the reverse: look at Vesta holding the Palladium!

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-93690

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: labienus on March 04, 2013, 12:48:02 pm
Very good idea, Alberto, as (quite funny) I'm also in the process of doing so for my Flavians (but I'm a little bit more lazzy than you).
Best
Pierre
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ancientdave on March 04, 2013, 01:08:12 pm
Wow, that really is a fantastic reverse! Great coin!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Mars Victor
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 18, 2013, 12:47:41 pm
Hello everyone.

The MARS VICTOR type was started on sestertii by Vitellius first.

Vespasian resumed it on his early sestertii.

Domitian repeated it on medium bronzes (asses and dupondii) issued in 85-87 A.D..

I would like to share a couple of examples from recent additions to my flavian collection.

Kind regards.

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94460

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94461
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Mars Victor
Post by: labienus on March 18, 2013, 02:48:17 pm
Lovely patina on the Vespasian, Alberto.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Mars Victor
Post by: quadrans on March 28, 2013, 01:50:03 am
Hi Alberto

Congratulation the new photos...

regards

Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added three rare Domitian denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 28, 2013, 08:39:50 am
Hello everyone,

thanks to Pierre and Joe for their nice comments.

Today I've added three rare Domitian denarii: RIC 786 var. (Maia), RIC 338 & 339 (Minerva standing with spear).

Only 786 & 338 are really new, since I've already had 339 in my collection. I uploaded it since it is from the same issue of 338, with the only difference of the aegis on 339.

Both are rated R2 in the new R.I.C., but I believe that 338 (without aegis) is rarer.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94885

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94883

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94884
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added three rare Domitian denarii
Post by: labienus on March 28, 2013, 08:57:46 am
Alberto,
if you move on this way, you must be prepared to write a new book (RIC III ???) dedicated to Domitian, Sir .....
Sincere congrats, Pierre
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added three rare Domitian denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 28, 2013, 09:00:37 am
Thanks David.

Recently I've been busy submitting many coins from my collection to either Coinproject and AsiaMinorCoins, therefore I must admit that I've neglected my gallery.

I will soon come back to it.

Best

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added three rare Domitian denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 28, 2013, 09:12:24 am
Thanks Pierre.

The fact is the more the collection becomes larger, the more I love it!

Best

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added Four Ephesus - Smyrna Alliance coins
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 30, 2013, 08:21:51 am
Hello everyone.

Today I've added four AE provincial coins, struck in Ephesus during the last years of Domitian reign, and meant to celebrate the alliance with Smyrna.

All of them are of fine style; the Domitia's portrait is the best in my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95008

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95009

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95010

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95012
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added Four Ephesus - Smyrna Alliance coin
Post by: quadrans on March 30, 2013, 03:59:37 pm
Hi Alberto this is a very nice  AE provincial sets

Fantastic coins I like it ...

 +++ +++ +++

regards
 Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added Four Ephesus - Smyrna Alliance coin
Post by: hill132 on March 30, 2013, 09:57:51 pm
Alberto

Nice collection.

Douh Hill
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added Three very rare AE for Domitian as Caesar
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 09, 2013, 11:14:07 am
Hello everyone.

Today I've added three very rare brass coins of Domitian as Caesar, struck in an Uncertain Asia Minor mint toward the end of Vespasian's reign.

One is unpublished so far.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95445

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95446

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95447
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added one fine and rare Domitian denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 06, 2013, 09:15:08 am
Hello everyone.

This is my first denarius in over a month, since I've been dealing with AE and provincials mostly.

RIC 342 it's a rare issue of 85 A.D., a magical year for Domitian coinage, with CENS POT on reverse legend as in AE coinage second issue of the same year.

This coin is missing in R.S.C. as well as in major collections.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96487
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added five Syrian tetradrachms (Vespasian and Titus)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 07, 2013, 09:07:10 am
Hello everyone.

Today I've got a Vespasian tetradrachm in the mail, so I've decided to add a few of them to my gallery.

I love these big silver pieces.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96498

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96499

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96500

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96501

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96502
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added five Syrian tetradrachms (Vespasian and Titus)
Post by: ancientdave on May 07, 2013, 07:50:58 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I've got a Vespasian tetradrachm in the mail, so I've decided to add a few of them to my gallery.

I love these big silver pieces.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96498

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96499

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96500

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96501

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96502

All are great additions!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added five Syrian tetradrachms (Vespasian and Titus)
Post by: quadrans on May 08, 2013, 12:49:50 am
I agree...... +++

regards
quadrans
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - "Ne bis in idem?"
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 08, 2013, 05:54:12 am
Thanks to everyone for nice comments.

I know I'm breaking a rule of my roman ancestors (don't do twice the same), but I have a few other Vespasian's tets to share.

Kind regards

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96521

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96520

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96519

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96518
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - "Ne bis in idem?"
Post by: quadrans on May 08, 2013, 01:58:14 pm
Huhhhhh..... another nice series....

regards

Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - "Ne bis in idem?"
Post by: ancientdave on May 08, 2013, 04:22:11 pm
My goodness, what else are you hiding in your back pocket?!  ;) I've always looked at these tets and have so far been able to resist, but you are not helping! Seriously, another round of fantastic additions. +++ +++ +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - AE Thessalonica - Full legend Vespasian:first known?
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 21, 2013, 11:15:56 am
Hello everyone.

Today I've added three flavian AE from Thessalonica in Macedonia.

My last acquisition is Vespasian's RPC 319. The Editors of RPC II knew (eight, edit) thirteen specimen of this coin, yet no one with a fully readable obverse legend. Therefore, mine could be the first known.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96953

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96954

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96955
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - AE Thessalonica - Full legend Vespasian:first known?
Post by: quadrans on May 22, 2013, 08:01:29 am
 Hi Alberto
I agree with David awesome addition... ;)

 +++

regards
Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Six denarii added (1 Vespasian & 5 Domitian)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 24, 2013, 02:15:38 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I received in the mail three denarii I won in some recent Spanish auction.

The first one is a Vespasian dynastic issue from Ephesus (RIC 1430), a type that was missing in my collection so far.

Two are rare Domitian issues of year 88, a significant year for his silver coinage (RIC 568 and 656).

I especially like the type with the across field reverse legend, therefore I decided to upload three other rare denarii that already were in my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97038

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97037

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97036

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97035

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97040

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97039
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Six denarii added (1 Vespasian & 5 Domitian)
Post by: quadrans on June 02, 2013, 03:35:45 pm
Hmm another nice series...

regards
 Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian rare AE from Bithynia - two variants
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 04, 2013, 11:48:44 am
Hello everyone.

Today I've added two extremely rare AE coins of Domitian, hypothetically assigned to the mint of Nicaea, with flying Nike on reverse.

The editors of RPC new only one specimen of the coin (in BM coll.) with obverse legend ending with ΣEBAΣTOΣ.

In the S2 Supplement a new variant was mentioned, with the obverse legend ending with ΓEP.

My first coin shows the first type legend, being possibly the second specimen known.

The other coin is more like the second type, but slightly different (AY instead of AYT at the beginning of obverse legend).

Since the example cited in the S2 Supplement is not pictured, I don't know whether my coin is a actually third variety or there's been some misreading.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97531

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97530
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Very rare Domitian Minerva denarius (M2)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 10, 2013, 08:50:25 am
Hello everyone.

Today I've added to my gallery a very rare Domitian denarius, belonging to the sixth and last issue of 85 A.D..

This issue was struck for a very short period, just after the eleventh acclamation and before the beginning of the twelfth consulship.

The editors of R.I.C. mention only two specimens, strangely enough both belonging to fellow members of Forum (AM and JM).

Mine appears to share the obverse die with the RIC's plate coin (AM coll.).

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97818
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added Titus As and Domitian Tarsus Tetradrachm
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 11, 2013, 08:47:25 am
Hello everyone.

I've got two nice coins today in the mail: a Domitian Silver Tetradrachm from Tarsus (RPC 1727) and an As of Titus as Caesar with Spes on reverse (RIC 751, Vespasian).

Both lovely coins, I think.

The silver tetradrachms are among my favorite coins, and I have a true passion for river-gods, so I'm very happy having both the flavian issues in my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97840

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97841

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added Titus As and Domitian Tarsus Tetradrachm
Post by: mix_val on June 11, 2013, 11:14:25 am
Super additions!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added Titus As and Domitian Tarsus Tetradrachm
Post by: quadrans on June 11, 2013, 12:19:03 pm
Hmmm...
Another two really nice coin....

 ;)
 +++

regards
quadrans
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian Pegasus denarii - Rome vs. Ephesus (?)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 12, 2013, 11:27:49 am
Hello everyone.

As a collector, one of the things that gratify me most is to spot rarities that others do not recognize.

Therefore I was very excited this morning when the postman handed me the envelope containing this denarius of Domitian Caesar with Pegasus on the reverse.

The coin was advertised as mint of Rome, but I had immediately noticed the differences in the style of portrait and lettering, not to mention the small "o" at the base of the neck, which could barely seen in the photo, but that is clearly readable in hand.

Moreover, the portrait of Domitian in the Roman version is unmistakable, with nose and chin particularly accentuated in most cases, as you can see from the close comparison.

This coin belongs to an Eastern Mint, possibly Ephesus, and is apparently of the same dies as the RIC's plate specimen.

The editors of RIC emphasize how the subject is taken from the coinage of Augustus. In the mint of Rome this subject was exclusively minted for Domitian, being probably his commoner coin struck under Vespasian.

As the winged horse was considered a patron of the arts, David Corson the author of the novel "Domitia and Domitian" assumes that the subject was chosen by the future empress, because at that time Domitian was very passionate about literary composition .

I've added to my gallery also two examples of the Roman type (RIC 921, Vespasian) from different dies.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97871

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97869

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97870



Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian Pegasus denarii - Rome vs. Ephesus (?)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 12, 2013, 04:18:19 pm
Your new Domitian is an obverse die match to one of my coins from Ephesus with a different reverse: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-92370

You're right, David, same die!

Best

Alberto

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian's Pegasus denarii - Rome vs. Ephesus (?)
Post by: ancientdave on June 12, 2013, 05:57:10 pm
Good eye, Alberto!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian's Pegasus denarii - Rome vs. Ephesus (?)
Post by: hill132 on June 12, 2013, 09:41:33 pm
Alberto,

Very nice coins and pics.

Doug
Title: Domitian's Pegasus denarii - Rome vs. "annulet" mint
Post by: curtislclay on June 12, 2013, 10:16:20 pm
Flavian collectors will always be happy to acquire denarii from this rare and interesting "annulet below portrait" mint!

The appearance of annulets on some late denarii of Ephesus seems to me very tenuous evidence for assigning this series too to Ephesus, however, even with the addition of (?) to indicate uncertainty!

This series is several years later, and has completely different legends and rev. types, copied from Rome, and completely different style. Those factors should indicate a different mint, the shared annulets probably being merely coincidental.

So I think we should drop RIC's "Ephesus (?)" attribution, and return to that of RPC and BMC: "uncertain Asia Minor mint".
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian PONT denarius (second known?)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 13, 2013, 09:07:03 am
Hello everyone.

This happens to be a busy week for my postman!

Today I've received another beautiful Domitian's denarius, with the PONT legend on obverse.

When Domitian succeeded to his brother Titus, he gained the title of Pontifex Maximus, the supreme religious authority in Rome.

In the coinage this title was usually written "P M", but in his very first and rarer issues the engravers wrote "PONT".

This RIC 27 (the auction house wrongly described as RIC 56) is possibly the second specimen known and much well preserved than RIC's plate coin, belonging to the Oxford collection.

In the occasion I've taken new pictures of my previously owned three PONT denarii and I've added them to my gallery.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97892

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97894

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97895

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97893
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian PONT denarius (second known?)
Post by: curtislclay on June 13, 2013, 09:47:02 am
A beautiful coin, apparently from the same dies as the worn Oxford specimen!

PONT on these rare coins of Domitian probably reflects his real status at the time: before claiming the title P M, he probably waited until the relevant popular assembly had met and voted him that title, maybe a month or so after his accession.

For a number of other emperors, the Arval Acts record the meeting of the assembly that voted them the office of P M, a little while after their accessions.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian's PONT denarius (second known?)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 13, 2013, 09:55:58 am
Thanks Curtis, that would be a good explanation for the difference!

Best

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian middle bronzes - Victory and Trophy
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 21, 2013, 11:18:46 am
Hello everyone.

Today I've added a couple of middle bronzes (dupondius and as) belonging to the same issue of year 85 AD.

The "Victory and trophy" type is one of those meant to celebrate the emperor's military victories, and was struck for a couple of years only (85-86).

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98269

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98270
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian middle bronzes - Victory and Trophy
Post by: ancientdave on June 21, 2013, 12:54:52 pm
Two more great additions! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian middle bronzes - Victory and Trophy
Post by: quadrans on June 30, 2013, 01:08:03 am
Yes , I agree ... greath additions

regards
Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three coins added - Legionary eagle reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 04, 2013, 12:18:01 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I've added three scarce coins, each showing the same reverse: one legionary eagle between two military standards.

There is an As of Vespasian and two Domitian Cistophori.

The copper coin was unfortunately harshly cleaned and required proper treatment to avoid bronze disease. I'm confident it is stabilized now.

The cistophori were purchased from H.J. Berk and they came each with a nice C.C. ticket.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98703

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98704

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98705
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three coins added - Legionary eagle reverse
Post by: quadrans on July 04, 2013, 01:08:00 pm
Nice  coins , I preferred the 1st. one because I like these copper and bronze coins  ;D

regards
Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three coins added - Legionary eagle reverse
Post by: ancientdave on July 04, 2013, 04:47:04 pm
Great additions. I really like the cistophorii!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three coins added - Legionary eagle reverse
Post by: David Atherton on July 04, 2013, 06:27:36 pm
I agree with Dave, those cistophorii are something special!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three coins added - Legionary eagle reverse
Post by: Jay GT4 on July 04, 2013, 07:12:11 pm
Agreed. The last of the "big" silver.  I mean to get myself one.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two Domitian added - early denarius and Corinth AE
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 14, 2013, 09:26:19 am
Hello everyone,

I'm back home from a great holiday in the beautiful France and I found a nice Corinth AE waiting for me.

I noticed that continental Greece coins are more difficult to find than other provincials; actually this is just my second Corinthian.

Having seen the last David's addition, I cannot help posting my spec of RIC 3 too.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99086

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99085
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two Domitian added - early denarius and Corinth AE
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 15, 2013, 02:28:03 am
Thanks David, I also love the juvenile portraits showing Domitian's beard. They are usually more difficult to find in bronze because of the wear.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Six coins added - 3 Denarii and 3 Provincials
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 15, 2013, 05:50:57 pm
Hello everyone,

today I'm adding to my galery the remaining coins arrived while I was away.

There are three denarii: one Titus with an uncommon reverse, a scarce Vespasian with portrait left and finally a good Ephesian.

Three provincials: one scarce Titus as Caesar from Claudiconium with Perseus on reverse, one Domitian as Caesar from Bithynian Koinon and one Domitian from Mopsus.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99137

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99138

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99139

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99140

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99141

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99142
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Four coins added - 1 Denarius and 3 Provincials
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 29, 2013, 12:01:53 pm
Hello everyone.

Some recent addition here.

First one is a denarius of Domitian, a scarce example of the last 85 A.D. issue.

Then an unpublished AE of Domitian from Temnus in Aeolis, so far unique.

Third is a dynastic issue of Vespasian from Tomis in Moesia Inferior.

Last is a Titus AE from Caesarea Paneas in Judaea.

Kind regards.

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99741

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99740

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99739

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99738
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three coins added - 1 Provincial AE & 2 Denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 31, 2013, 10:59:58 am
Hello everyone.

Today I have three new additions to show, one provincial bronze, and two denarii, each one scarce if not rare.

First is an AE21 of Domitian (RPC 687) probably struck in Prusias ad Hypium (Bithynia) with a nice temple reverse; it's uncertain whether the coin depicts the Rome Capitolium or a local building.

Strangely enough, both the denarii are missing in David's gallery.

Vespasian RIC 1477 (° mint series) was completely overlooked and shares the obverse die with the Paris example and with my RIC 1475.

Titus RIC 31 has a nice left portrait.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99804

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99805

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99806





Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three coins added - 1 Provincial AE & 2 Denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 01, 2013, 03:42:51 am
Hello everyone.

Today I have three new additions to show, one provincial bronze, and two denarii, each one scarce if not rare.

Strangely enough, both the denarii are missing in David's gallery.

It's rare that I come across a Vespasian or Titus denarius not in my collection - you just posted two! Needless to say very good additions.

The coins where in the same auction, I've been surprised too!

Best

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Four coins added - 1 Provincial AE and 2 Denarii
Post by: ancientdave on August 01, 2013, 12:50:33 pm
Great additions!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three scarce sestertii added
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 05, 2013, 01:37:15 pm
Hello everyone.

Peace is a well known and common reverse for Flavian bronze coinage, usually depicted as a female figure, standing with cornucopiae and olive branch.

In a much scarcer type, only on sestertii, Peace is shown in the attitude of setting fire to a pile of arms.

Vespasian's version is more detailed, Domitian's one has more similarities with the ordinary type.

Today I've added three of these coins to my gallery:

Vespasian RIC 241: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100111

Domitian RIC 284: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100112

Domitian RIC 364: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100113

Kind regards

Alberto

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: hill132 on August 06, 2013, 12:44:22 am
Alberto,

Nice additions to your gallery.

Doug
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on August 06, 2013, 11:43:30 am
Both of them are OK Alberto

 +++

Best regards
Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 06, 2013, 04:04:25 pm
Thanks for your kind comments.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Four coins added
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 07, 2013, 09:16:07 am
Hello everyone,

today I've added to my gallery four coins: two denarii, one dupondius and one provincial.

RIC 189, Titus Dupondius with Ceres on reverse: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100213

RPC 1394, Domitia provincial AE from Synnada: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100214

RIC 1422, Vespasian Denarius from Ephesus: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100215

RIC 144, Domitian Denarius with eagle on reverse: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100216

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three Aequitas middle bronzes added
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 13, 2013, 08:54:33 am
Hello everyone.

Today I've added three coins struck under Vespasian with Aequitas on reverse.

This was a very popular type under Vespasian and Titus, while Domitian abandoned it, preferring Moneta.

Vespasian RIC 286 

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100439

Titus RIC 441 (no active corrosion, despite of the green-blue spots)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100440

Domitian RIC 665 (worn reverse but nice juvenile portrait)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100441


Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ecoli on August 13, 2013, 09:44:15 am
Hi Alberto,

I commented prior to seeing your post.

I would observe these coins carefully because
they look awfully like BD.

Love those portraits though.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Six coins added, Spes reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 20, 2013, 08:47:39 am
Hello everyone.

SPES was a popular reverse during the reigns of Vespasian and Titus, being widely struck mostly on AE coins.

Only one issue in precious metal (gold and silver) was minted for Domitian Caesar under his father.

Today I've added to my gallery a few coins with this reverse, four struck under Vespasian and two under Titus:

RIC  894 Vespasian As            https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100838

RIC 1273 Titus As                    https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100837
 
RIC  787 Domitian Aureus        https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100840

RIC  788 Domitian Denarius     https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100839

RIC  349 Domitian Dupondius  https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100836

RIC  511 Domitian Sestertius   https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100841

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ancientdave on August 20, 2013, 02:22:28 pm
A quite impressive round of additions! They're all Spes-tacular!  ;)
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two coins added - ex Harry Sneh Coll.
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 27, 2013, 01:00:34 pm
Hello everyone,

I'm very proud of my last additions, since these coins come from a collection so illustrious as that of Harry Sneh.

They are two scarce coins, both struck during the reign of Vespasian:

- Vespasian denarius RIC 42 with sacrifical implements on reverse and a nice early portrait

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101210

- Titus dupondius RIC 909 with Felicitas on reverse; it has good reliefs and a pleasant patina 

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101211

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on August 28, 2013, 01:20:06 am
Again two  beauty.. :)

Regards

Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three dupondii added
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 30, 2013, 09:20:48 am
Hello everyone.

Today I've added three dupondii to my gallery

Vespasian RIC 581 with Felicitas on reverse

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101291

Domitian RIC V 832 same reverse (dupondii in the name of Domitian as Caesar under Vespasian have laureate - not radiate - head, but bust is always draped)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101290

Domitian RIC 479 with Fortuna on reverse, a common and worn coin, yet showing a brilliant emerald patina

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101289

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ancientdave on September 01, 2013, 12:32:19 am
All 3 are very nice! Great additions!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Alexandrian AE of Domitian
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 03, 2013, 09:13:30 am
Hello everyone,

Alexandrian AE coinage of Domitian is clearly divided in two periods.

In the first nine years of reign the style is rough, while starting from year 10 a great improvement can be observed.

Dattari (Appunti di Numismatica Alessandrina p. 9), noting that the style of the portrait became almost identical to that of the mint of Rome, came to assume that the coins were minted in Rome precisely.

I've added to my gallery a few examples.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101500

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101499

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101497

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101496

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101495

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added two rare 84 AD Domitian denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 05, 2013, 09:19:04 am
Hello everyone.

Domitian denarii struck in year 84 are all rare, without exceptions.

Since I've been recently able to add a second spec to my collection, I decided adding both to my gallery.

The last one has lesser wear, but some graffiti on it.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101562

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101563
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Denarius and Cistophorus of Domitian added
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 17, 2013, 08:38:54 am
Hello everyone,

today I've updated my gallery with a new and rare denarius of Domitian, struck in 85 AD, one of the best year for his coinage.

I've also taken a new shot of a cistophorus.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102129

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102130
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Double portrait Tetradrachm added
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 18, 2013, 09:07:55 am
Hello everyone.

Today I've been very happy receiving a coin I've been hunting for many months.

It's an early Antiochian silver issue, bearing the portraits of Vespasian and Titus.

The coin was in the personal collection of Michel Prieur and is a plate coin in his "The Syro-Phoenician Tetradrachms".

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102153
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two Domitian Didrachms added
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 25, 2013, 02:04:12 pm
Hello everyone.

During the reign of Domitian the mint of Rome struck a variety of silver coins meant to circulate in the eastern provinces.

They had legends either in Latin (Cistophori for Asia Minor) or Greek (Drachms for Lycia and Didrachms for Cappadocia).

Today I've added two didrachms, struck in the thirteenth year of his reign (93-94).

These coins are in perfect roman style, just heavier and thicker than contemporary denarii.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102379

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102380
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ancientdave on September 26, 2013, 02:10:11 am
Fantastic! I really like both of them!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added four Domitian denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 27, 2013, 12:44:52 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I've added four juvenile denarii of Domitian.

The first belongs to the first silver issue under Vespasian

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102407

The second was struck under Titus

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102409

The last two coins were struck at the beginning of his own reign

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102410

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102411

Kind regards

Alberto

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on September 27, 2013, 01:55:17 pm
Nice coins  all of them

 +++

Regards
 Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 27, 2013, 02:02:53 pm
Thanks Joe.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Titus as Caesar As - portrait left - RIC V 755
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 28, 2013, 03:53:58 pm
Hello everyone.

Having seen the coin added by Nemonater to his gallery, I decide to post mine, which seems to share the obverse die.

Kind regards


Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102429
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on October 03, 2013, 01:23:32 am
Nice coin ..

On may waiting list.. ;)

Best regards
 Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Assorted rarities -1- Vespasian Spanish denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 03, 2013, 12:10:25 pm
Hello everyone,

today I've received in the mail some Flavian rarity.

The first coin is an early Vespasian denarius, struck somewhere in Spain.

This coin was highly valued in old catalogs: Cohen 100 Golden Francs vs 2 for common types (1880), R.S.C. 240 GBP vs 50 for common types (1979).

At present there are much less specialist collectors looking for rarities, so price is much lower.

Kind regards


Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102634
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Assorted rarities -2-Titus/Domitian from Cilicia
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 03, 2013, 01:44:18 pm
The Province of Cilicia was created by Vespasian in AD 72: Cilicia Pedias was formerly part of Syria, Cilicia Tracheia was part of the Kingdom of Commagene.

Coins form Cilicia Tracheia in the Flavian era are quite scarcer than those of Cilicia Pedias.

Here are two rare types from Anemurium (Titus) and Soli- Pompeiopolis (Domitian).


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102637


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102636
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Assorted rarities -3-Ext.rare early Titus As + 2
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 04, 2013, 11:07:43 am
Last three coins to show.

The most significant is a very rare early As of Titus as Augustus, struck in the very beginning of this reign.

RIC 70 is missing in all the major collections and it's not pictured in RIC.


I've added also another Titus As and a scarce Vespasian from Apamea.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102671

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102670

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102672
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Added 2 rare Domitian denarii 85 AD 3rd issue
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 08, 2013, 09:23:30 am
Hello everyone,

today I've added two rare Domitian denarii belonging to the third issue of year 85.

First is a Minerva (M2), second is a Germania; the latter is unfortunately damaged (hammered?)

Kind regards


Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102818

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102817
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two Titus Alexandria Tetradrachms added
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 17, 2013, 10:18:29 am
Hello everyone,

today I've added to my gallery two Alexandria tetradrachms struck during the short reign of Titus.

No bronze coins were struck in Egypt in the name of Titus, only billon tetradrachms.

They are of course much scarcer than those of Vespasian, but to my eyes they show a better style too.

The first one, with Omonoia (Concordia) on reverse is better preserved, but I like very much also the Nile portrait and the toning on the other one.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103129

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103130
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Caesarea Titus brockage
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 18, 2013, 12:18:17 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I've added my first brockage, with a nice incuse portrait of Titus.

Unfortunately it's very difficult to take a good picture because of its patina, the coin itself is much better in hand.

I've already got a regular example in my collection that I'm posting for comparison.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103158

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103157





Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Alexandria tetradrachms
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 22, 2013, 12:37:05 pm
Hello everyone,

today I've received an early Vespasian tetradrachm (RPC 2402) struck in Alexandria at the beginning of his reign.

In the meantime, I've taken new shots of some of my old ones and I've added them to my gallery

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103237

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103235

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103234

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103233
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian modius denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 23, 2013, 11:47:41 am
Hello everyone.

In the Flavian coinage left portraits are usually scarcer than the right ones.

Yet there are exceptions, like some Titus sestertii as Augustus and the denarii of Vespasian with modius on reverse.

Today I've finally received the right portrait one, and I'm adding both to my galleries.

As a curiosity I will show here an unusual tooled denarius: in this worn example of Vespasian RIC 980, the obverse has been reworked to become a Domitian.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103267

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103266
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: curtislclay on October 23, 2013, 12:15:27 pm
That's a very successful tooling job, if Domitian really started as Vespasian!

Are you sure it's not actually an ancient forgery with hybrid type combination?
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 23, 2013, 12:30:04 pm
That's a very successful tooling job, if Domitian really started as Vespasian!

Are you sure it's not actually an ancient forgery with hybrid type combination?

Well, I've purchased the coin some ten years ago considering as a mule.

No sign of plating, despite the low weight of the coin. Also the style of the portrait and the lettering are crude.

So I started considering tooling as a possibility, but I can't be sure and I value your judgment.

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian PONT denarius added
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 24, 2013, 09:17:53 am
Hello everyone.

Today I've added to my gallery the two coins (Didrachm and Sestertius) that I've showed in today's Domitian birthday thread, plus a very rare early denarius.

The PONT (Pontifex) title is found only in some few early denarii, struck before he acquired the title of Pontifex Maximus (P M).

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103293

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103294

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103295

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Titus as C. Sestertius, Vespasian Dupondius&As
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 29, 2013, 12:37:58 pm
Hello everyone.

Too much time was passed by since I've got my last sestertius; today I've finally received a new one: a scarce coin struck under Vespasian, with Pax on reverse.

I've also got two middle bronzes of Vespasian; the dupondius is a very rare one (not pictured in RIC) and has a nice patina.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103430

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103429

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103428
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on October 29, 2013, 01:07:33 pm
Very nice series Alberto,
congratulation   +++

Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian PONT denarius added
Post by: Nemonater on October 29, 2013, 01:50:24 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I've added to my gallery the two coins (Didrachm and Sestertius) that I've showed in today's Domitian birthday thread, plus a very rare early denarius.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103294

That Didrachm is a work of art, thanks for posting it.  I don't actively collect the coins of Domitian but, between you and David posting such beauties, they're getting harder for me to resist!


Nemo
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Laureate Dupondii for Syria
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 05, 2013, 12:32:06 pm
Hello everyone,

today I've received some interesting coins, that I'm going to post here.

The first one is a very rare laureate dupondius of Titus as Caesar.

This coin belongs to a small issue of 74 A D of brass coins with laureate heads and without S C on reverse; that's the reason why Gnecchi, 100 years ago, included them in his book about Roman medallions.

In past years this issue it's been assigned to various mints such as Samosata in Commagene and Antiochia in Syria. According to the current opinion, due to style and die axis, they were struck in Rome for circulation in Syria.

I've also added to my gallery three other coins of the same issue: two Vespasian and one Domitian. The left portrait was my first Vespasian purchase (in 1985) and is still one of my favorites.

Kind regards

Alberto



https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103715

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103714

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103713

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103712
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ancientdave on November 05, 2013, 02:00:46 pm
Alberto, a fantastic group of coins, after my own heart! I collect these issues as well, I find them to be endlessly fascinating with the intriguing questions they leave us with. Excellent additions, all!!  +++ +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian sestertii from Thrace
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 06, 2013, 05:13:46 pm
Hello everyone.

After the death of Vespasian, all the peripherals mints still active (Lugdunum, Antiochia ad Orontem, Ephesus) ceased to struck imperial coins.

The only one exception was a mysterious oriental mint (which is now believed to be located in Thrace, maybe in Perinthus) who issued  a small series of coins in Orichalcum (sestertii and dupondii) during the reign of Titus and in the first two years of the reign of Domitian.

Their reverse replicated some subjects of the coinage of Vespasian, including, on sestertii, Mars in heroic nudity.

The last edition of RIC lists two varieties struck under Titus for Domitian as Caesar: 509 and 510.

The only difference between them is in the obverse legend: 509 has DOMITIANVS while 510 has the shorter DOMITIAN. RPC regroups them all under # 505.

RIC rates both coins R2; actually 509 is no more really rare (many specimen can be found online), while 510 is still very hard to find.

I've just added one spec to my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103730

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103729



Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 07, 2013, 10:36:38 am
Hello everyone.

I heartly agree with David Atherton when he says that 88 A.D. was the best year for Domitian coinage.

When it comes to denarii, I have a special feeling for legend across fild on reverse and the full title GERMANICVS on obverse.

Therefore I've been very pleased to get this very rare RIC 564, in great condition.

In the meantime I've started a new album dedicated to ancient forgeries. It starts with a very rare imitation of RIC 563 of the same issue.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103736

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103735
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Padouan Sestertius of Domitia
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 08, 2013, 12:48:20 pm
Hello everyone.

Imperial bronzes of Domitia are extremely rare, I've never seen one on sale in many years of collecting.

I found a nice substitute with this "Padouan" (after Giovanni Cavino aka Padovanino, an italian medallist who lived in 16th century, whose best known works are his imitations of Roman large-brass coins and medallions).

The real coin was valued 1500 Golden Francs by Henry Cohen in his 19th century catalogue of Roman Coins.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103750
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian: Victory inscribing shield
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 12, 2013, 03:17:08 pm
Hello everyone.

My last acquisition is the very first coin of this subject: the dupondius RIC 297 belongs to the first issue of 85 A D.

Between 85 and 86 were struck 5 dupondii and 3 asses sharing this reverse; I have now 5 of them in my collection, missing 3 dupondii.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103908

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103910

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103909

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ancientdave on November 12, 2013, 08:50:32 pm
Another great round of additions! Bravo!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two Vespasian MB - Victory on prow
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 13, 2013, 01:58:17 pm
Thanks Dave!

Today I've added two coins of Vespasian with Victory on reverse.

It's a very popular subject, struck all along the reign of both Vespasian and Titus.

Kind regards


Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103933

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103934
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitia & Domitian - two scarce provincials
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 18, 2013, 07:47:29 am
Hello everyone,

today I've added to nice and scarce provincials.

The coin of Domitia is from the rare city of Domitianopolis Sala in Lydia, the only one I know that was renamed after Domitian.

The coin of Domitian is another variant of RPC 709: obverse legend is the same cited (no picture though) in the S2 Supplement.

I've forwarded it to Michel Amandry; he's working on the S3 Supplement that should be completed by the end of March.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104150


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104151
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian As - Temple of Jupiter
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 29, 2013, 01:20:09 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I've received a coin that I've been hunting for a long time: an As of Domitian as Caesar with the temple of Capitoline Jupiter on reverse.

The coin has a significant wear, but it's still fully readable.

It makes a nice pair with the cistophorus and it would be a fantastic trio with the Vespasian sestertius, if I could ever get one.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104496
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on November 30, 2013, 05:12:59 am
Hi

The Domitia and this last  Domitian are perfect

 I like it very much..

 +++

regards
 Joe

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 30, 2013, 05:47:35 am
Thanks Joe for nice comment.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian Ceres dupondius - no photo in RIC
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 03, 2013, 11:31:02 am
Hello everyone,

today I received a few nice coins in the mail.

I will start updating my gallery with a lovely left portrait dupondius, struck during the reign of Titus. It's a very rare coin also: no picture in RIC last edition.

I've paired it with a right portrait dupondius sharing the same reverse but struck in Thrace.

Kind regards

Alberto



https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104577

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104578
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two Alexandria tets and unpublished Domitia
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 04, 2013, 09:28:05 am
Hello everyone,

three additions on the provincial album today.

Beginning with two Vespasian and Titus tetradrachms from Alexandria; both are nice but the Serapis is something special for me.

Then an unpublished AE23 of Domitia: first coin appearing so far for Calchedon in Bithynia in the Flavian era. It will be included in the next RPC S3 Supplement.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104589

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104590

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104591
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on December 05, 2013, 08:56:58 am
Hi Alberto both of them are OK i like them, mostly the Serapis :)

Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 05, 2013, 09:19:29 am
Thanks Joe.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian and Domitian - 2 unpublished variants
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 11, 2013, 11:15:48 am
Hello everyone,

today I've added two new coins, both unpublished so far.

First comes an As of Vespasian, struck toward the end of his reign, with Victory on reverse. Its singularity is the reverse legend: is anticlockwise, outwardly, while the known examples of RIC 1013 has the legend clockwise, inwardly.

Than is a Denarius of Domitian as Caesar under his brother. The reverse is the same as RIC 267, but has a left portrait.

The coin is underweight, yet has a small fracture (8/9 h) that may have caused some loss of metal.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104743


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104742



Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian early Sestertius & Lycian Drachm
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 17, 2013, 11:27:40 am
Hello everyone,

two new additions today.

First is an early Domitian / Minerva left portrait sestertius. The coin is much scarcer than the right portrait one, has an honest wear and a lovely emerald green patina on a good portrait.

Second is another silver Drachm struck in Rome for circulation in Lycia; I miss only the hemidrachm RPC 1506 to complete this series.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104843

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104842
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian early Sestertius & Lycian Drachm
Post by: Sam on December 17, 2013, 11:38:54 am
Hello everyone,

two new additions today.

First is an early Domitian / Minerva left portrait sestertius. The coin is much scarcer than the right portrait one, has an honest wear and a lovely emerald green patina on a good portrait.

Second is another silver Drachm struck in Rome for circulation in Lycia; I miss only the hemidrachm RPC 1506 to complete this series.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104843

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104842

Beautiful.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Antiochia - One aureus and two denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 19, 2013, 01:32:19 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I've added three Vespasian coins struck in the eastern mint of Antiochia ad Orontem.

This mint was active in striking imperial silver and gold only in the early years of his reign, until 73 A.D..

The aureus is worn, yet pretty rare and shows a significant reverse.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104877

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104876

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104875
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on December 19, 2013, 01:48:36 pm
Hi Alberto  ;)

Your restarted Gallery slowly and nicely increasing..
Your reshot's are better and better.. +++

Regards
Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 19, 2013, 01:56:22 pm
Thanks Joe. :)

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: stlnats on December 19, 2013, 03:04:08 pm
Nice adds and nicely focussed gallery!  Thanks for sharing.

 ;D
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three Titus Antiochia denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 20, 2013, 05:36:28 pm
Hello everyone.

As a completion of yesterday's update, I've added these three Titus denarii issued by the same mint.

Kind regards.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104890

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104889

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104888
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three PAX Sestertii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 27, 2013, 03:12:06 pm
Hello everyone.

Peace after Civil War was the most significant achievement of Vespasian reign and it was largely celebrated in his coinage.

The Templum Pacis (Temple of Peace)  was the most beautiful monument erected by the Flavians, together with the Colosseum (Amphitheatrum Flavium).

In this temple was stored the booty retrieved from the Jewish war.

Perhaps the reverse of this coins show the statue of Peace that was inside the temple.

Happy 2014 to all of you.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105112

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105111

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105110

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian and Titus Victoria Navalis
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 31, 2013, 08:05:38 am
Hello everyone.

The last coin of the year is an As of Vespasian with VICTORIA NAVALIS on reverse: not rare, but it's the very first issue of the type.

Same reverse for the two other coins that were already in my collection.

Happy 2014 to you all.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105260

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105259

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105258
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on December 31, 2013, 08:09:27 am
Hooops ! +++
Alberto ..
Again a very nice series... ;)


Best regards
 And Happy New Year. :)

Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three coins added (Domitian and Titus)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 10, 2014, 10:35:50 am
Hello everyone,

today I've added two new coins and a reshoot of an old one:

- a rare 85 AD Domitian denarius: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105566

- a scarce Titus as Caesar dupondius struck in Rome for eastern circulation: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105565

- a Domitian / Domitia cistophorus, same type as David's: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105567

I own this coin from a long time (by the way is also plate coin in WW: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s2884.html#RIC_0845). Being obviously plated, i consider it an ancient forgery.

Kind regards

Alberto

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: labienus on January 10, 2014, 01:15:10 pm
Hi, Alberto
congrats for the R2. Never seen before (pretty normal !!!).
Did you see the Maia COS XVII at Triton ?
Best
Pierre
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 10, 2014, 01:59:38 pm
Yes Pierre, beautiful coin...

Best regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Scarce Vespasian denarius, nice reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 23, 2014, 11:18:41 am
Hello everyone.

The last 2013 purchase has been finally delivered today.

It's a nicely toned denarius of Vespasian, whose reverse is a favorite of mine.

It's been also used also by Titus in the series dedicated to his deified father.

The left portrait is much scarcer than the right one.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106032

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106031

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on January 25, 2014, 04:29:00 am
Again two very nice coin.. ;)

 +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - 3 Provincials added (Domitian and Domitia)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 31, 2014, 06:57:42 am
Hello everyone.

The new year additions start with some scarce provincial of Domitian and his wife.

Styles are very different: Pompeiopolis is fine and distinctive, while Anemurium is crude.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106224

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106223

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106222
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Scarce Titus as Caesar denarius - bold portrait
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 03, 2014, 09:49:45 am
Hello everyone.

Today I received this scarce Titus denarius, struck under Vespasian.

The coin has circulated, but the portrait of Titus is for sure one of the best in my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto



https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106300
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Unlisted legend variant on Vespasian denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 05, 2014, 11:06:42 am
Hello everyone,

today I've received this interesting variant of RIC 772, a common Vespasian denarius.

The obverse legend is missing the final AVG; the engravers was short of space, therefore his mistake, I think.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106338

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106339
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: curtislclay on February 05, 2014, 11:46:33 am
An interesting error!

My possible explanation: not running out of space, but confusion with Titus' contemporaneous legend,

T CAESAR VESPASIANVS.

The engraver started the legend correctly for Vespasian,

IMP CAESAR,

but then got it into his head that it was a die of Titus, so finished with VESPASIANVS only, rather than VESPASIANVS AVG !
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 05, 2014, 12:20:55 pm
Thanks Curtis for your comment: it's very astute as usual!

I've edited the technical data of the regular coin as they were wrongly duplicated as you noted.

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 05, 2014, 03:55:46 pm
Interesting error! One that many would miss upon first glance.

Congrats on a nice find!

To be fair, in this case I must give credit to the seller, that pointed it out!


Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: curtislclay on February 05, 2014, 04:13:14 pm
That's the sort of error that a competent seller, who has to catalogue the coin and should check its types and legends against the catalogue, really ought to notice and point out in his description.

A buyer, however, will often overlook such an error if the seller doesn't point it out, for even a specialized buyer can't keep all the attested variants in his head, and won't have the time and stamina to look up every coin in the standard catalogues, or even to carefully examine the types and legends of all the coins which at first glance look common, checking for unsuspected legend errors or obscure typological variants!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: curtislclay on February 05, 2014, 10:56:34 pm
I was overhasty: Titus' obverse legend on his parallel TR P IIII Pax seated coins was not

T CAESAR VESPASIANVS, but rather

T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN.

That makes it difficult to explain the omitted AVG on Alberto's coin as a confusion with the contemporaneous legend of Titus!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: David Atherton on February 05, 2014, 11:32:34 pm
Curtis, Perhaps the engraver had recently worked on the parallel Titus die which indeed does not end in AVG and made the same mistake here. I'm not totally discounting your first theory yet!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Urn over column on deified Vespasian denarii (2)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 06, 2014, 03:40:28 pm
Hello everyone.

I've been hunting this variety since Lucas H showed his own and finally I got it!

Here are both types of RIC 359 (Titus) with the "EX" in different position.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106364

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106365
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian PONT Denarius - 2 ANTIOCHIA Semisses
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 10, 2014, 03:07:58 pm
Hello everyone.

I've just added three new coins to my gallery.

Two semisses struck in Rome for circulation in Syria during the reign of Vespasian. Turreted Tyche (Antiochia) on reverse.

Another pretty nice PONT denarius, from the earliest issues of Domitian as August.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106444

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106445

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106446
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: Sam on February 10, 2014, 05:33:55 pm
Really nice coins , the ANTIOCHIA, Bust of city-goddess  is amazing .
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ancientdave on February 12, 2014, 12:50:49 am
Love those Antiochia semis, they are quite scarce! Nice find! +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two rare dupondii for Domitian under Titus
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 13, 2014, 08:39:39 am
Hello everyone,

today I've added to my gallery a newly discovered type (Salus on reverse) and a rare one (Concordia) which seems to share the obverse die.

Kind regards


Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106490

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106489
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian denarii (2) and quinarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 21, 2014, 08:42:28 am
Hello everyone.

Today I've added two common Domitian denarii: I'm filling some hole, yet RIC 771 is very nice.

Then a very scarce early quinarius. Lower denominations are quite scarce and hard to find in good condition, so I'm very happy with this one.

Kind regards


Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106758

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106756

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106757
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: Sam on February 21, 2014, 10:38:35 am
Great addition , the  Domitianus , RIC 0771  is amazing.

Sam
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Titus silver drachm & Domitian AE17
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 28, 2014, 01:09:26 pm
Hello everyone,

today I've received two nice provincials.

First is a silver drachm struck in Cappadocia for Titus as Caesar, in typical local style.

Second is a small AE for Domitian, struck in Caria with an unusual reverse; the liknophoros is the bearer of the sacred basket in Dyonisia (from the greek  λίκνον - basket and φορέω - to bear).

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107053

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107054
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three scarce Flavians
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 03, 2014, 02:06:14 pm
Hello everyone.

Here are three new coins, one for each Flavian emperor.

Starting with a nice left portrait as of Vespasian, with Aequitas on reverse (missing picture in RIC.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107214

Then a Lugdunum dupondius of Titus, with Securitas on reverse.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107216

Finally a sought-after Domitian "o mint" denarius, with clasped hand on reverse (slightly out of center), well preserved and nicely toned (same obverse die as my Pegasus RIC 1494).

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107215

Kind regards


Alberto

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Titus IVDAEA CAPTA sestertius and two Domitian
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 10, 2014, 02:15:10 pm
Hello everyone,

I've just added three new coins to my gallery.

A very rare Thracian sestertius of Titus, with the popular Jewish war related revers.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107566

A Domitian As with Jupiter on reverse, belonging to the the third issue of year 85 (among the best of his coinage i.m.h.o.).

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107564

A very interesting plated issue of a rare left portrait denarius of Domitian under Vespasian.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107561

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Titus IVDAEA CAPTA sestertius and two Domitian
Post by: Nemonater on March 10, 2014, 09:17:36 pm
Hello everyone,

I've just added three new coins to my gallery.

A very rare Thracian sestertius of Titus, with the popular Jewish war related revers.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107566

Kind regards

Alberto

I love the Titus sest! Worn but beautiful and rare! Great catch! Don't you think it belongs in my collection next to my RIC 500?  https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102607

Nemo
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Titus IVDAEA CAPTA sestertius and two Domitian
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 11, 2014, 04:09:00 am
I love the Titus sest! Worn but beautiful and rare! Great catch! Don't you think it belongs in my collection next to my RIC 500?  https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102607

Nemo

It would make a nice pair for sure.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian J.C. Sestertius, Titus and Domitian
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 11, 2014, 01:07:07 pm
Hello everyone,

three more additions today.

A well toned Domitian quinarius, my first one with full title legends.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107611

My first sow and piglet denarius (Titus)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107612

Last but not least a IVDAEA CAPTA sestertius of Vespasian; it's not a recent purchase, yet I decided to take new pictures and add it to the gallery to make a pair with the Titus example.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107613

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian Fides As, unpublished variant
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 13, 2014, 08:34:43 am
Hello everyone.

I've just added a new unpublished variant of RIC 486 together with an example of the regular one.

Kind regards


Alberto




https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107692

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107691
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 13, 2014, 09:42:29 am
Not only unlisted, but also with a stylish portrait!

Thanks David.

Indeed, the coin is much nicer than seller's picture would indicate.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian quinarius and Vitellius-like denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 14, 2014, 07:28:29 pm
Hello everyone.

I've just added to my gallery two Vespasian coins.

A scarce quinarius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107745

and an early denarius with a very much Vitellius-like portrait

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107746

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian as Caesar, As and Dupondius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 19, 2014, 12:30:12 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I've added to scarce Domitian middle bronzes minted under Vespasian.

The As has a juvenile portrait and the popular VICTORIA reverse.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107907

The Dupondius has the CERES reverse: you can easily find it struck under Titus (either in Rome or Thrace), but rarely seen with the draped bust typical of Domitian dupondii struck under Vespasian.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107906

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian "neronian" sestertius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 21, 2014, 12:03:31 pm
Hello everyone.

This sestertius with Annona facing Ceres on reverse, was shortly struck by Domitian (between 85 and 86 A D) copying a well known Nero reverse.

It's a nice type i.m.h.o.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107959
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on March 22, 2014, 08:02:53 am
Beautiful coin Alberto !!!

 Congratulation ..
  +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 22, 2014, 08:10:45 am
Thanks Joe.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Julia Titi Denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 25, 2014, 11:20:26 am
Hello everyone,

I've crossed the Rubicone and purchased a denarius of Titus' daughter.

These coins are far from rare (you can easily find them either in auction and in retail) nonetheless they are expensive and they have always been (Cohen gave a 30 Gold Francs value in 1800, Seaby in the sixties 480 GB pounds!).

Well, now I'm pleased to have finally added one nice example to my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108045
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Julia Titi Denarius
Post by: gordian_guy on March 25, 2014, 02:58:19 pm
Hello everyone,

I've crossed the Rubicone and purchased a denarius of Titus' daughter.

These coins are far from rare (you can easily find them either in auction and in retail) nonetheless they are expensive and they have always been (Cohen gave a 30 Gold Francs value in 1800, Seaby in the sixties 480 GB pounds!).

Well, now I'm pleased to have finally added one nice example to my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108045

And it appears that she looks just like him!! Beautiful coin of a sugly lady!

c.rhodes
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on March 26, 2014, 06:47:31 pm
Or she was made to look like him by the engravers. But it's a lovely coin either way.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Julia Titi Denarius
Post by: curtislclay on March 26, 2014, 07:03:23 pm
These coins are far from rare (you can easily find them either in auction and in retail) nonetheless they are expensive and they have always been (Cohen gave a 30 Gold Francs value in 1800, Seaby in the sixties 480 GB pounds!).

Yes, Julia Titi is not a great rarity, if you have the money you can pick one up fairly readily as Alberto says, but on the other hand her denarii are not common either.

My comment on a specimen Harlan Berk had recently:

"Scarcer than the "C2" rating in the new RIC would appear to indicate: only eight specimens in Reka Devnia hoard, plus four other denarii of Julia Titi with other types, compared to 431 denarii of Titus and, for example, 47 denarii of Otho in the same hoard!"

So Julia Titi is about 35 times as rare as Titus on denarii, and about four times rarer than Otho.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 27, 2014, 04:31:14 am
Thanks Curtis for your note and everybody else for kind comments.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: benito on March 27, 2014, 06:35:38 am
Here's my fine Titi.
And a nice Minerva of a lover.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Worn but rare Domitian Secular Games Dupondius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 02, 2014, 11:10:13 am
Hello everyone.

The series of the Secular Games is by far my favorite of all and my greatest aspiration as a collector would be to complete it.

Unfortunately the coins in AE, although classified as "C" (= common) by the authors of RIC, are actually quite rare, with the notable exception of the as RIC 623, the only one meant to circulate throughout the empire.

The dupondius RIC 618, which has the same reverse of the as mentioned above, is much rarer: it is missing in Cohen, BMCRE, RIC first edition, WW (the example posted is a RIC 625 wrongly referenced) and acsearch. I found only another example in the CNG archives.

I am therefore very excited to add to my collection this specimen, worn but still perfectly readable.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108274
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: dafnis on April 03, 2014, 04:12:00 am
Wonderful and rare addition Alberto!  +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 03, 2014, 04:39:01 am
Wonderful and rare addition Alberto!  +++

Thanks Dafnis.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Rare As of Domitian COS VI
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 07, 2014, 10:07:35 am
Hello everyone.

The coins of Domitian bearing his 6th consulship were issued in 79 A D. It's still uncertain whether they were struck before or after the death of Vespasian.

The editors of RIC last edition have assigned some coins to the reign of Vespasian and other to the reign of Titus, on the ground of style.

They are all very rare, in any case.

This interesting As, with Victory on reverse, is supposed to belong to the reign of Titus.

Kind regards

Alberto

edit 4/10: The previous picture was too dark, I've uploaded a better one.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108524


Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 09, 2014, 01:52:23 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I've added a Vespasian As struck in Lugdunum with a nice eagle on reverse.

Kind regards


Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108512
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Rare Titus Sestertius and Domitian dupondius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 11, 2014, 01:21:22 pm
Hello everyone.

Two additions today:

- a scarce Titus sestertius with Victory on reverse, belonging to the IVDAEA CAPTA issue, worn but fully readable;

- a very rare example (missing in major collections) of the first issue of the common Virtus reverse. It has a stylish portrait with a very nice aegis.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108537

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108538
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Titus denarius and Domitia cistophorus
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 18, 2014, 02:56:28 pm
Hello everyone,

I've found two new coins in my Easter egg. ;)

First is a common but nicely toned denarius of Titus.

The second is a milestone in my collection: my first coin of Domitia struck in Rome (though meant to circulate in the East).

The coin is quite alike my Julia Titi denarius: similar portrait and identical reverse with Venus, yet much bigger.

Happy Easter to you all

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108758

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108757

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Didrachm with Titus on reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 23, 2014, 09:15:52 am
Hello everyone,

today I've added a Vespasian didrachm, struck in Caesarea Eusebia (Cappadocia), depicting Titus in military dress on reverse.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108931
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 23, 2014, 10:24:57 am
Thanks David.

I will hopefully be able to find also the type with Domitian on reverse (RPC 1651 - 1653).

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Didrachm with Titus on reverse
Post by: Nemonater on April 23, 2014, 04:57:44 pm
Hello everyone,
today I've added a Vespasian didrachm, struck in Caesarea Eusebia (Cappadocia), depicting Titus in military dress on reverse.
Kind regards
Alberto

Excellent coin and very hard to come by!

Unlike my example, yours is beautifully centered with full legend. Yours also has the full ETOYC Θ rather than the abbreviation ET Θ in exergue.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98231

I do wonder though, your description dates your coin to 76/77, wouldn't Vespasian's RY 9 be dated 77/78?


Nemo
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Didrachm with Titus on reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 23, 2014, 05:34:39 pm

Excellent coin and very hard to come by!

Unlike my example, yours is beautifully centered with full legend. Yours also has the full ETOYC Θ rather than the abbreviation ET Θ in exergue.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98231

I do wonder though, your description dates your coin to 76/77, wouldn't Vespasian's RY 9 be dated 77/78?


Nemo

Thanks Nemo; actually I wanted this coin since I saw yours!

As for the year I've checked again RPC: it states year 9 = 76-77 (see pages 9 and 241).

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Didrachm with Titus on reverse
Post by: Nemonater on April 25, 2014, 08:57:59 pm

As for the year I've checked again RPC: it states year 9 = 76-77 (see pages 9 and 241).

Kind regards

Alberto

Thanks Alberto.  

Obviously I misunderstand how regnal years are calculated. Vespasian was proclaimed emperor in Alexandria on July 1, 69, how does year 9 equal 76-77? I'm sure this is painfully obvious but I don't see it.

Thanks,
Nemo
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Didrachm with Titus on reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 26, 2014, 06:24:22 am


Obviously I misunderstand how regnal years are calculated. Vespasian was proclaimed emperor in Alexandria on July 1, 69, how does year 9 equal 76-77? I'm sure this is painfully obvious but I don't see it.

Thanks,
Nemo

69 A.D. is counted twice:

Year 1: 69
Year 2: 69-70
Year 3: 70-71

and so on.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Didrachm with Titus on reverse
Post by: Nemonater on April 26, 2014, 07:02:15 pm
69 A.D. is counted twice:

Year 1: 69
Year 2: 69-70
Year 3: 70-71

and so on.

Alberto

Interesting Alberto.

  I found a good explanation for this in an article written by David Vagi.  He explains that the regnal years at Alexandria began on August 29 of each year and continued through August 28 of the following year. In some cases two regnal years are counted in the same calendar year, for example Vespasian in 69. The first regnal year is counted for the portion of time he ruled in 69 till August 28 and his second year started August 29, 69 into 70.

Those nutty provincials!

Nemo
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian as Caesar - 2 extremely rare sestertii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 28, 2014, 10:41:04 am
Hello everyone,

when I started collecting roman coins I had only an old handbook written by Francesco Gnecchi, an italian collector and numismatist well known for his work about medallions.

His main advice for the new collectors was: rarity comes first, as some coin can show up only once in a lifetime, while common coins can always be found, it's only a matter of price.

I always stick to it (it's a bit out of fashion, I know), and I'm very proud to share these great rarities,

Actually only RIC 306 is a new purchase, but I've decided two upload them both, since they share the same obverse die.

I know of a third example of RIC 301, a fantastic coin sold by NAC some years ago, while RIC 306 could be the second known.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109072

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109071



Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: curtislclay on April 28, 2014, 08:23:55 pm
A nice pair of sestertii!

RIC 306: the specimen described and illustrated by RIC is in Copenhagen. What made this coin unique, however, was only the obverse legend variety, writing DOMITIAN rather than DOMITIANVS. The rev. type is much more interesting than that minor obverse legend variety! The type of Victory holding a cornucopia occurs only on sestertii of Titus and of Domitian as Caesar in 80-81 AD, nowhere else in the Roman coinage. There may be only two such reverse dies, yours with legend VICTORIA AVG, known for Titus (RIC 179-80, obv. head r. or l.) and Domitian (RIC 305-6, DOMITIANVS or DOMITIAN in obv. legend). The second variety has legend VICTORIA AVGVST, so far known only for Titus (RIC 182). According to RIC 181, there is a third variety with legend VICTORIA AVG, Victory holding a cornucopia but not leaning on a column, attested by coins in Berlin and Vienna. But are these coins correctly reported? Might they not be from the same known VICTORIA AVG die, but with the column worn away or overlooked? I can't fully believe in the existence of this third variety until I actually see such a coin; a shame RIC didn't illustrate this variety!

RIC 301: Your specimen is important for confirming that Victory indeed holds her expected wreath in her r. hand. The specimen RIC illustrates, from the BM photofile, seems to show a wreath, but it is somewhat tooled. The NAC coin that you mention, however, NAC 33, 2006, lot 464, seems to show Victory holding a flower rather than a wreath. A syncretic deity combining Victory and Spes, NAC comments, and this interpretation was accepted in RIC's footnote on the coin, p. 216, note 47. However, your coin, clearly not tooled, is from the same dies as the other two, and shows Victory holding her normal wreath! It must be just a slight doublestrike, also visible in the S of S C, which has deformed the wreath on the NAC coin, and made the remains look like a flower. Here is that NAC coin, followed by Alberto's:
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 29, 2014, 03:12:49 am
Thanks Curtis for the much interesting additional notes.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian GERMANIA CAPTA Sestertius first issue
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 29, 2014, 11:58:19 am
Hello everyone,

another sestertius today, the very first issue of the popular GERMANIA CAPTA type, struck early in 85 AD, when Domitian wasn't still Censor and Pater Patriae.

Now I have four out of six of them, missing the later ones: I wish I could get them too, someday.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109121
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 29, 2014, 03:50:28 pm
Thanks David, April has been a special month for coins!

Let's spare the final fireworks for tomorrow. ;)

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Four Domitian eastern rare beauties
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 30, 2014, 03:53:34 pm
Hello everyone,

April has been indeed a very special month for my collection, as I found a lot of coins I didn't seen in years.

These are the final four, all of them purchased in the same European auction; I have no clue about the provenance, but I believe that most of them (if not all) where laying in the same collection.

All of them are in great condition too.

Starting with a denarius from Ephesus, the most rare of the series, perhaps:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109143

Then an oricalchum coin (RIC calls this size Denomination 2) part of a series struck in Asia Minor (Ephesus?) and possibly related to the "°" mint denarii:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109147

"Dulcis in fundo" two silver cistophori: the first struck under Titus in honor of the deified Vespasian, the other with one of the best reverse of this type I've ever seen:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109148

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109149


Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on April 30, 2014, 04:15:02 pm
Again a nice series Alberto  :)

 Congratulation  +++
 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two Domitian COS XIIII Dupondii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 07, 2014, 12:34:31 pm
Hello everyone.

the fourteenth consulship of Domitian is usually associated with the Secular Games series, but coins were struck for the regular series too.

AE coins of this issue are usually scarcer than the later ones (C vs C2-C3).

Today I've uploaded to examples with Fortuna and Virtus on reverse.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109320

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109321

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ancientdave on May 07, 2014, 02:43:30 pm
Two more splendid additions, Alberto. Bravo!  +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two rare Domitian denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 08, 2014, 01:18:53 pm
Hello everyone,

today I've added to my gallery two denarii that are both linked to David's recent additions.

The first is my example of RIC 32, an early issue in the style of Titus coinage.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109351

The second is my first example from the very rare second issue of year 92. When David posted his RIC 737, I noticed this hole in my collection; I watched out and I find this one:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109352

Kind regards


Alberto


P.S. Many thanks Dave for your kind comments.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 09, 2014, 02:38:32 am
Thanks David, I'm content with them.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian Victory As 84 A D (series completed)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 09, 2014, 12:43:24 pm
Hello everyone,

this Victory reverse type (walking right with military standard) was struck only once in Domitian coinage, when he gained the title GERMANICVS.

There are three undertypes with different obverse legends, going from scarce to very rare.

I managed to complete the series and I'm happy to share it here.

Kind regards


Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109367

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109368

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109369
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ancientdave on May 09, 2014, 08:11:15 pm
All are very nice examples, Alberto. You really don't see this type very often!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on May 10, 2014, 02:50:29 am
Nice series of As .. :)

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 10, 2014, 12:23:36 pm
Thanks Dave and Quadrans.

I have a special feeling for middle bronzes.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian Semis and Cistophorus
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 20, 2014, 11:52:01 am
Hello everyone,

today I've received two new Domitian coins, both scarce:

an AE semis of year 85

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109608

an AR Cistophorus of year 95-96 with legionary standards on reverse; same issue of the one I've added lasth month, but scarcer without letter G in exergue

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109610

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Aureus of Titus as Caesar
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 29, 2014, 11:54:51 am
Hello everyone,

today I received my first Titus in gold and I believe it's a very nice one.

The reverse copies a silver quinarius of Augustus and represents Victory on "cista mystica" a typical subject of Pergamum coinage (hence the cistophori).

It was struck only once, in 75 A D, for Vespasian (aurei and denarii) and Titus (only aurei).

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109747
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Early Vespasian sestertius (p.left, bust draped)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 05, 2014, 11:37:38 am
Hello everyone,

I've been lucky to find a very rare early Vespasian sestertius with Libertas on reverse.

The obverse is die-linked with RIC 477 plate coin, as expected, since there is only one die known so far for this type,

I forwarded a picture to prof. Ian Carradice, as it is missing in last RIC.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109859
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: Jay GT4 on June 05, 2014, 12:57:35 pm
Great find.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on June 06, 2014, 12:46:35 am
Hi Alberto..
 again a very rare and interesting coin ..as always..
  regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 06, 2014, 04:03:34 am
Thanks Jay and Q. for your kind comments.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Nice and rare dupondius of Domitian as Caesar
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 25, 2014, 11:14:58 am
Hello everyone,

I've been lucky to purchase this rare example of RIC 1100 (R2, picture missing in RIC).

Beside rarity, I believe it's pretty nice too; I like it more than the two examples in WW.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110291
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two very rare Titus sestertii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 02, 2014, 01:02:50 pm
Hello,

I'd like to share two new coins I've received today in the mail.

The first one is a sestertius of Titus as Caesar with Victory on reverse, belonging to a very rare issue of year 72 (IMP III in obv. legend). It is missing in RIC and other standard references; yet another example was sold in a Gemini auction (ex Harry Sneh), therefore my coin should be the second known so far.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110540

The second one is a sestertius of Titus as Augustus; it is pretty worn, but shows a very significant reverse: the two sons of Vespasian clasping hands and  Concordia is between them.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110539

Kind regards


Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ancientdave on July 03, 2014, 03:21:14 am
Boy Alberto, you have been knocking them out of the park! Your new additions are all so splendid. Bravo sir!  +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 03, 2014, 03:39:20 am
Thanks Dave,

I'm glad you like them.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian hq Alexandrian Tetradrachm
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 03, 2014, 11:29:10 am
Hello everyone,

Alexandrian tets are not easy to find in high grade.

This scarce Vespasian coin that I've joyfully received today is quite attractive on both sides; I mostly love the reverse though.

Kind regards


Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110583
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Titus rare Dupondius 79 A.D.
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 08, 2014, 08:56:08 am
Hello everyone,

all the coins struck by Titus in his early months as Augustus are scarce / rare.

This is my first Dupondius from this early issue.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110644
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on July 08, 2014, 02:24:54 pm
Both are enviable.

 +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 09, 2014, 03:30:15 pm
Hello everyone,

I've just added to my gallery three new scarce Domitian denarii, dating from 83 to 86 A.D.

Kind regards


Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110658

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110659

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110660
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on July 09, 2014, 08:24:38 pm
Yes I agree another three very nice addition.... +++

Best regards..
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Julia Titi Cistophorus
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 10, 2014, 09:12:10 am
Thanks David and Quadrans.

These days I've been able to add another gem to my collection, a scarce cistophoric tetradrachm stuck by Domitian in the name of his niece in 82 A.D..

It shares the reverse and the hairstyle with the dupondius RIC T 397; Benito has a beautiful example in his gallery.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110678
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ancientdave on July 10, 2014, 08:37:45 pm
Yet another great addition, Alberto. Your collection is a joy to behold, and it just keeps getting better!  +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 11, 2014, 05:09:31 am
Thanks Dave,

I'm quite content with my collection indeed.

I'm well over a thousand pieces now, covering all the Flavian coinage; I never thought that such a result would have been possible when I started collecting.

This Domitian dupondius is the last (though not the lesser) of my recent purchases; I'm confident you will like it.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110702
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ancientdave on July 11, 2014, 01:08:36 pm
Alberto, as usual you do not disappoint. Another great coin!  +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on July 15, 2014, 04:55:29 pm
Yes Greath coin ... +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian rare As
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 21, 2014, 03:01:00 pm
Hello everyone.

The last coin I received today is a nice middle bronze of Domitian, with flying Victory on reverse, holding shield inscribed SPQR.

This type was struck by Nero and later by Lugdunum mint for some Vespasian dupondius.

Domitian adopted in 85 A.d., mostly in his second issue (CENS POT).

Later issues like this one are quite rare: the authors of R.I.C. cite two examples: one in the Berlin collection, the other auctioned by Varesi in 2007 (this actual coin).

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110811

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on July 22, 2014, 03:16:47 am
Lovely middle bronze of Domitian ... +++

  :)

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Nice and rare early 85 A D Domitian denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 30, 2014, 09:44:45 am
Hello everyone.

Here is the last coin received today.

A nice and rare Domitian denarius, belonging to the very first issue of year 85.

I'd say it shares the reverse dies with David's (ex Sneh), while the obverse die is different.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110977
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - As of Domitian under Titus - Unpublished
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 05, 2014, 11:56:56 am
Hello everyone.

One of the more exciting part of the hobby is to find out new types and variants.

The last one I've been able to get is this As of Domitian as Caesar under Titus.

It belongs to the very first series struck after Vespasian's deification and it shows two novelties:

- the shortened obv. legend (DOMITIAN instead of DOMITIANVS)

- the AEQVITAS reverse, unrecorded so far for this series.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111086
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two scarce provincials
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 07, 2014, 02:02:59 pm
Hello everyone.

Two new provincials added to my gallery.

The Domitian coin is from the rare city of Cadi in Phrygia.

The Vespasian coin is from the city of Cius (renamed Prusias ad Mare in the Flavian era) and shows the same reverse of most Alexander the Great bronzes, the arms of Herakles, mythical founder of the city.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111195

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111193
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Scarce As of Titus as Caesar
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 12, 2014, 10:56:48 am
Hello everyone,

here is the last addition so far.

This middle bronze of Titus, with Victory crowning military standard on reverse, is possibly related to the jewish war.

It is shared with Vespasian and Domitian.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111392
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Flavian Sestertii with Roma reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 21, 2014, 01:11:55 pm
Hello everyone,

thanks to Andreas (kc), who kindly offered me his rare Titus, I've been able to get one example of sestertii with Roma reverse for each Flavian emperor.

Vespasian coin is very common, while Domitian and Titus are quite scarce.

I've just added all of them to my gallery.

Kind regards


Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111881

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111882

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111883
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on August 22, 2014, 01:49:44 am
Hi Alberto,
Congratulation.. +++

 Again a nice series of Flavian coins...

 Best regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian under Titus - Minerva sestertii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 11, 2014, 06:30:15 pm
Hello everyone,

back home from a holiday I found my last purchase, a rare Domitian sestertius struck during the reign of Titus.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112546

The Minerva fighting reverse is probably the most popular subject in the coinage of Domitian; it's been struck in silver starting from 76 A.D. all along until the end his own reign. It's been largely struck in bronze too, yet for a shorter period: the reign of Titus and the very beginning of his own reign.

I managed to take new pictures of my older sestertii of this type belonging to the reign of Titus.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112545

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112544

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112543


Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - High grade Domitian - As and Denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 19, 2014, 12:09:50 pm
Hello everyone,

I'd like to share these two coins that I've received today.

The As has the Fides reverse, making a nice pair with the dupondius of the same issue (85 A.D. second issue CENS POT).

The early denarius (82 A.D.) is common, yet it's in great shape.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112694

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112691
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Early Vespasian Sestertius -Oak Wreath
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 25, 2014, 11:32:14 am
Hello everyone,

today I've received this early Vespasian sestertius meant to celebrate his ending the Civil Wars and saving the life of Roman citizens.

Worn but enjoyable, i.m.h.o..

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112888

Kind regards


Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Syrian Tetradrachm
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 26, 2014, 08:47:03 am
Hello everyone,

I've just received another Vespasian coin, an Antiochia Tetradrachm of 71-72 A.D..

The coin is a little light, because of the short flan, yet mantains all its devices and shoes an attractive toning.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112913

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Unlisted Vespasian As with Felicitas on reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 29, 2014, 06:42:26 am
Hello everyone.

FELICITAS PVBLICA is a well known reverse for Dupondii, struck during the reign of Vespasian.

The last edition of R.I.C. lists only one As for Vespasian, RIC 725 (R2), known in very few examples.

In a recent Italian auction I've spotted this so far unpublished left portrait variant.

It has laureate head, legend fitting for an As, metal looking like copper.

Prof. Carradice wrote me that he knows of another example, sold by Sayles & Lavender in 2009.

I'me very glad to have it in my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113009
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two scarce early Domitian denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 30, 2014, 08:59:43 am
Hello everyone,

today I've received these two early Domitian denarii, with Pulvinaria reverse.

The first one shows one of the rarest obverse legends in Domitian coinage.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113084

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113083
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: Jay GT4 on September 30, 2014, 01:51:12 pm
Great additions!  I love the RIC 11 Domitian, what a fantastic coin!

BTW you left the "AVG" out of the obverse inscription on the Vespasian As in the description. 
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 30, 2014, 01:58:53 pm
Great additions!  I love the RIC 11 Domitian, what a fantastic coin!

BTW you left the "AVG" out of the obverse inscription on the Vespasian As in the description. 

Thanks for pointing me out Jay.

I fixed it.

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian Secular Games Sestertius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 11, 2014, 03:06:12 pm
Hello everyone,

I've been able to upgrade my RIC 608 sestertius, which was very poor.

These coins are indeed much scarcer than the rating of RIC would imply.

I would really like to complete the series someday.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114399
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Cyprus AE & Alexandria tetra w. Titus
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 12, 2014, 12:28:32 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I've received two nice and rare Vespasian provincials.

The AE from Cyprus has a good depiction of the Aphrodite's temple (much better than on my tetra).

The Alexandrian temple has a neat juvenile portrait of Titus as Caesar.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114430

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114429
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two rare Domitian (denarius and dupondius)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 28, 2014, 01:21:45 pm
Hello everyone,

I've just added to my gallery two recent purchases.

An early (81 A.D.) and heavy (3.47 grams) pulvinar denarius and a river patina dupondius of year 85.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-115046

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-115047
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian Victory As 84 AD (series NOW completed)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 02, 2014, 11:59:31 am
Hello everyone,

this Victory reverse type (walking right with military standard) was struck only once in Domitian coinage, when he gained the title GERMANICVS.

There are three undertypes with different obverse legends, going from scarce to very rare.

I managed to complete the series and I'm happy to share it here.

Kind regards


Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109367

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109368

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109369

Hello everyone

When I wrote this a few time ago (post #205) I was wrong, because I was still missing one coin.

But here it is: the very first issue, RIC 211 with its obverse legend referring - for the last time - to the deified Vespasian.

I love it!

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-115233

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on December 02, 2014, 04:05:56 pm
Lovely coin I agree... +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted Two scarce Domitian added: Denarius and Sestertius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 11, 2014, 01:59:47 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I've received these two Domitian coins.

The first one is a IOVI VICTORI sestertius, a very common type, mostly for coins struck in the last years of reign. This is earler issue (second issue of year 85) and is scarce. Hard to photograph because of the rough metal, nicer in hand.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-115653

The second one is an early PONT denarius of year 81. This very rare issue was misclassified by the auction house and probably overlooked.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-115654

Kind regards

Alberto

 
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on December 11, 2014, 04:37:33 pm
Nice coins any way...:)

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian w/Titus double portrait Syrian tetra
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 22, 2014, 09:29:31 am
Hello everyone,

just arrived today this lovely silver piece (short flan, very thick) showing early double portrait of Vespasian and his elder son.

It does a nice pair with my RPC 1942 which has Vespasian left portrait.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-116165
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Two early Domitian Minerva dupondii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 23, 2014, 07:49:42 am
Hello everyone,

in the early years of Domitian reign the Minerva types were largely struck on bronze. Later the series continued on precious metals only.

In omitin coinage left portrait are usually much scarcer the the right ones.

Strangely enough, in this 82 issue the left portrait is more common (C2 vs C); I was missing it until today, though.

These dupondii are among the heaviest and thickest of my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-116210

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-116209
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Nice plated Domitian denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 02, 2015, 08:12:26 am
Hello everyone.

The new year starts with an ancient forgery of a Domitian denarius.

This coin combines an obverse of year 84 (legend end with GERMANIC and shows aegis), while the reverse belongs to the second issue of year 87.

I rarely buy fourree, but this time I couldn't resist.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-116626
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Capricorn Denarius added
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 02, 2015, 07:14:29 am
Hello everyone.

At last I've been able to get a nice Vespasian denarius with Capricorn on reverse, on a large flan and well toned.

This coin i rated C (= common) in RIC, same that the coins truck by Titus, but in my experience it is much harder to find.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-117691


Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Caprcorn Denarius added
Post by: quadrans on February 02, 2015, 03:44:48 pm
Hello everyone.

At last I've been able to get a nice Vespasian denarius with Capricorn on reverse, on a large flan and well toned.

This coin i rated C (= common) in RIC, same that the coins truck by Titus, but in my experience it is much harder to find.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-117691




 Huuuhh really nice coin Alberto congratulation... +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Capricorn Denarius added
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 02, 2015, 03:48:24 pm
Thanks Quadrans!

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Caprcorn Denarius added
Post by: benito on February 03, 2015, 03:35:47 am
Hello everyone.
At last I've been able to get a nice Vespasian denarius with Capricorn on reverse, on a large flan and well toned.
This coin i rated C (= common) in RIC, same that the coins truck by Titus, but in my experience it is much harder to find.
Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-117691

Agree. I have the Titus ( see pic) and have never found a similar quality Vespasian to buy.

 
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Another Domitian denarius from his golden age
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 03, 2015, 08:52:14 am
Hello everyone,
 
today I've received another nice and rare denarius struck in year 85.

Struck on a large flan and toned, it shares the same pair of dies with the Paris example.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-117724


P.S. Benito your Capricorn is magnificent
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: benito on February 03, 2015, 11:17:42 am
When and if it comes up for sale  it will be offered to you. It will depend on the future of the  benito I ,II.and III collections.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Caprcorn Denarius added
Post by: quadrans on February 10, 2015, 01:36:35 am
Hello everyone.
At last I've been able to get a nice Vespasian denarius with Capricorn on reverse, on a large flan and well toned.
This coin i rated C (= common) in RIC, same that the coins truck by Titus, but in my experience it is much harder to find.
Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-117691

Agree. I have the Titus ( see pic) and have never found a similar quality Vespasian to buy.

 


Hi benito, this capricorn are great..  +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Another Domitian denarius from his golden age
Post by: quadrans on February 10, 2015, 01:38:16 am
Hello everyone,
 
today I've received another nice and rare denarius struck in year 85.

Struck on a large flan and toned, it shares the same pair of dies with the Paris example.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-117724


P.S. Benito your Capricorn is magnificent


Hi Alberto congrats  +++

This is a very nice and rare coin I agree.. :)

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: Nero 30 on February 10, 2015, 01:49:21 am
Alberto, I must admit that your Flavians gallery is the most inclusive and fascinating that I have ever seen congrats   +++   +++   +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 10, 2015, 05:35:32 am
Thanks Quadrans and Nero30.

Actually my collection is developing well, I think, and the gallery includes only a small part of the whole.

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Toned Domitian denarius of year 82
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 27, 2015, 07:39:04 am
Hello everyone,

today I've received this well preserved denarius of Domitian's second year, Minerva fighting on reverse.

It's better in hand.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-118778
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on February 28, 2015, 07:00:35 am
Nice piece.. +++
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Very rare Vespasian sestertius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 05, 2015, 08:51:46 am
Hello everyone,

it's always a great pleasure for me to handle a new sestertius and put it in my trays.

I fall in love with this coin since I saw it listed in a recent auction and I won it on my way to a football (soccer) game!

It's a very rare issue, same dies as the Paris example but better I'd dare to say.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-118999


Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: Nemonater on March 05, 2015, 09:11:45 am
Not just rare, one of the most beautiful patinas! Wonderful coin.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 05, 2015, 10:42:39 am
Thanks Nemo, it's quite charming in hand.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Very rare Vespasian sestertius
Post by: quadrans on March 05, 2015, 05:55:01 pm
Hello everyone,

it's always a great pleasure for me to handle a new sestertius and put it in my trays.

I fall in love with this coin since I saw it listed in a recent auction and I won it on my way to a football (soccer) game!

It's a very rare issue, same dies as the Paris example but better I'd dare to say.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-118999




Again a nice pick up.. +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian Syrian tetradrachm
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 17, 2015, 07:42:16 am
Hello everyone,

I'd like to share the coin I've received yesterday.

It's a large flan tetradrachm with a fine portrait.

Actually I consider that the tets belonging to the 4th group are best in style.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-119246

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: hill132 on March 18, 2015, 12:11:41 am
Alberto,
Wonderful collection.
Doug
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 18, 2015, 05:03:22 am
Hi Doug, thanks for the kind compliments.

Alberto

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Rare Vespasian Tetradrachm - Uncertain Mint
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 24, 2015, 08:21:00 am
Hello everyone,

today I've received this interesting Syrian tetradrachm belonging to the 6th group, the same of the rare issues in the name of Titus. These coins show a club in reverse left field.

The actual location of the mint is uncertain; Prieur suggested Tyre, while the editors of RPC II incline to a Judaean environment on the grounds of the connection with a group of aurei.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-119417
 
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Rare Vespasian Tetradrachm - Uncertain Mint
Post by: quadrans on March 24, 2015, 08:41:19 am
Hello everyone,

today I've received this interesting Syrian tetradrachm belonging to the 6th group, the same of the rare issues in the name of Titus. These coins show a club in reverse left field.

The actual location of the mint is uncertain; Prieur suggested Tyre, while the editors of RPC II incline to a Judaean environment on the grounds of the connection with a group of aurei.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-119417
 
Nice and interesting piece...

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 24, 2015, 08:51:08 am
Thanks Quadrans

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Sardes/Smyrna alliance coin
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 30, 2015, 02:32:45 pm
Hello everyone,

today I've received this AE 26 and I like to share it.

I've always liked the alliance coinage among Asia Minor cities.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-119623
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three new provincials
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 15, 2015, 10:47:44 am
Hello everyone,

today I've received these three coins, all of them proceeding from a Dr. George Spradling Collection.

They are: an unpublished large bronze of Domitian struck in Midaeum, a very nice and rare middle bronze of Titus struck in Ancyra (both are already shown in AsiaMinorCoins) and last but not least my second Alexandrian double portrait tetradrachm.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120031

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120032

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120033
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Three new provincials
Post by: quadrans on April 15, 2015, 03:30:04 pm
Hello everyone,

today I've received these three coins, all of them proceeding from a Dr. George Spradling Collection.

They are: an unpublished large bronze of Domitian struck in Midaeum, a very nice and rare middle bronze of Titus struck in Ancyra (both are already shown in AsiaMinorCoins) and last but not least my second Alexandrian double portrait tetradrachm.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120031

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120032

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120033


All of them are nice addition ..
 for me the best one the last one with the double portrait.. +++

Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 15, 2015, 03:48:19 pm
Thanks Q.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian AE from Claudiconium - second known
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 28, 2015, 07:32:15 am
Hello everyone,

today I've received a couple of gems from a recent auction.

First is this lovely AE20 of Domitian as Caesar of Claudiconium in Lycaonia.

This type was discovered only recently and described in the S3 Supplement of RPC II.

My coin appears to be from a slightly different couple of dies.

Kind regards


Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120349
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: Nero 30 on April 28, 2015, 08:00:35 am
A wicked Domitian bust, A very nice one  +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Rare Domitian left portrait denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 04, 2015, 07:14:13 am
Hello everyone,

today I've received this nice and rare early left portrait denarius of Domitian, thanks to fellow Forum member Pierre (labienus).

Funny enough a few hours ago Lucas H posted another example of this coin which he too purchased from another Forum member.

The two coins are a double die match: amazing!

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120564
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 04, 2015, 08:52:41 am
Hello David,

I was forgetting your coin: indeed another die-match!

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: Lucas H on May 07, 2015, 10:38:27 am
I think mine is a die match to both them as well:  https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120552
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 07, 2015, 10:47:07 am
I think mine is a die match to both them as well:  https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120552

Sure, I saw it.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian provincial - Domitian Sest. & Dup.
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 07, 2015, 11:39:24 am
Hello everyone,

today I received three Flavian bronzes:

- a well preserved and very rare AE29 of Vespasian from Macedonia: only one cited in RPC II, a couple more sold in auction

- a worn but extremely rare left portrait dupondius of Domitian of 85 A.D.

- a nice sestertius of the same year.

Kind regards


Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120631

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120630

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120629
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Rare Vespasian As from Tarraco (Spain)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 20, 2015, 10:32:46 am
Hello everyone,

I've just received this early Vespasian middle bronze struck in Spain.

These coins are scarce since the local mint operated shortly, in the very beginning of his reign.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120904
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Nice and rare Domitian Dupondius with aegis
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 27, 2015, 06:42:21 am
Hello everyone.

Fortuna is the commonest reverse among Domitian middle bronze, yet some issue is quite scarce.

This coin, struck in 87 A.D., bears witness to the progressive reduction in the use of the Aegis in Domitian coinage.

I've been unable to find another example online; the BM example is from different dies.

Kind regards

Aberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121040
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: ancientdave on May 27, 2015, 11:18:36 am
That's a fine addition! Great details with an attractive patina.  +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 27, 2015, 03:39:36 pm
Thanks Dave, it's very nice in hand.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Nice and rare Domitian Dupondius with aegis
Post by: quadrans on May 31, 2015, 04:19:21 pm
Hello everyone.

Fortuna is the commonest reverse among Domitian middle bronze, yet some issue is quite scarce.

This coin, struck in 87 A.D., bears witness to the progressive reduction in the use of the Aegis in Domitian coinage.

I've been unable to find another example online; the BM example is from different dies.

Kind regards

Aberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121040

 Very nice addition Alberto, I really enjoy the bust with aegis...

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 01, 2015, 05:06:19 am
Thanks Q., I'm glad you like it too.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian as Caesar high grade dupondius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 04, 2015, 08:04:58 am
Hello everyone.

I already had an example of this coin, But I couldn't resist to get this one; a very well preserved and readable coin, with th young Caeasr riding proudly on his horse.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121187
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian as Caesar high grade dupondius
Post by: quadrans on June 04, 2015, 03:36:01 pm
Hello everyone.

I already had an example of this coin, But I couldn't resist to get this one; a very well preserved and readable coin, with th young Caeasr riding proudly on his horse.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121187

Hi Alberto,

Again a very nice and interesting coin... +++

Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 04, 2015, 03:37:50 pm
Thanks Q., I really love it!

Aberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Scarce Titus Dupondius - Rare Domitian denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 15, 2015, 09:56:36 am
Hello everyone,

I won these coins in a recent auction.

The Titus dupondius (missing in the BM collection) has a very pleasant reverse.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121418

The very rare early Domitian denarius (without TR P in reverse legend) shares apparently the same pair of dies with the RIC plate coin and the Coinproject example.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121419

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Vespasian As from Tarraco - Mars reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 22, 2015, 07:33:05 am
Hello everyone,

I've just received this coin belonging to a very rare issue.

The Mars reverse (depicted as in denarii and sestertii of the Rome mint) is hard to find.

Kind regards


Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121556
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on June 22, 2015, 09:57:07 am
I late a bit, but all are nice addition..

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 22, 2015, 11:14:01 am
I late a bit, but all are nice addition..

 Regards
 Q.

Thanks Q. :)

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Titus as Caesar Dupondius + 2 Domitian prov. AE
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 10, 2015, 04:53:45 pm
Hello everyone,

three new coins added today: a scarce Titus dupondius struck under Vespasian and two rare provincial middle bronzes of Domitian.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122100

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122101

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122102

Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Titus as Caesar Dupondius + 2 Domitian prov. AE
Post by: quadrans on July 10, 2015, 05:00:29 pm
Hello everyone,

three new coins added today: a scarce Titus dupondius struck under Vespasian and two rare provincial middle bronzes of Domitian.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122100

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122101

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122102



Nice Group.. :) +++
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 10, 2015, 05:03:09 pm
Thanks Quadrans, I'm glad you like them

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Scarce Domitian Sestertius and denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 27, 2015, 05:58:07 am
Hello everyone,

my last additions are two scarce coin of my favorite emperor, both of them were struck in 87 A.D..

The sestertius has a very large and thick flan and is from the same pair of dies of the B.M. example.

The denarius belongs to the scarce second issue of the year.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122453

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122452
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: Charles S on July 27, 2015, 07:16:17 am
I find especially the sestertius is really superb.  Congratulations with this new addition.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 27, 2015, 07:42:45 am
Thanks Charles,

it's really impressive in hand.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: quadrans on July 27, 2015, 01:48:44 pm
I agree with Charles,

 The Sestertius are redy  +++

 regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 27, 2015, 02:03:41 pm
Thnks Q

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian Fides dupondius first issue 84 A.D.
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 10, 2015, 08:43:06 am
Hello everyone.

As a devoted of the Domitian coinage (the core of my collection, nowadays over 40% of R.I.C. list), I've been happy to spot this first issue of the FIDES reverse. This is a favorite of mine among allegoric subjects.

Coins struck in 84 A.D. (COS X) are generally harder to find than earlier or later issues.

I noticed that the obverse could be a die-match with my RIC 216 (not in the gallery).

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-123138
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian Fides dupondius first issue 84 A.D.
Post by: quadrans on September 10, 2015, 12:42:09 pm
Hello everyone.

As a devoted of the Domitian coinage (the core of my collection, nowadays over 40% of R.I.C. list), I've been happy to spot this first issue of the FIDES reverse. This is a favorite of mine among allegoric subjects.

Coins struck in 84 A.D. (COS X) are generally harder to find than earlier or later issues.

I noticed that the obverse could be a die-match with my RIC 216 (not in the gallery).

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-123138


Nice Find..

 +++

Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: Nemonater on September 10, 2015, 12:48:53 pm
Very nice Aberto. Domitian isn't in my main collecting wheelhouse but I've been enjoying all the rarities you've been posting. You and the other Flavian specialists around here add so much to the hobby.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 10, 2015, 12:51:11 pm
Thanks Quadrans and Nemo for your kind comments.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: jmuona on September 23, 2015, 12:15:03 pm
If you like Domitians, keep your eyes open. Uncle Joe may have a few goodies and perhaps even more coming... ;D
As you may know, Santa DOES live in Finland and he is tall and with a white beard.

Jyrki Muona
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Another Domitian "PONT" denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 05, 2015, 01:14:38 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I've added the tenth "PONT" denarius to my collection (RIC 68), and I'm very happy for such an achievement.

The reverse is a pulvinar type. I've uploaded also the toned example with the ordinary "P M"legend (RIC 70). It is one of my oldest denarii, acquired in 2003.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-123631

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-123632
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian under Titus - 2 Sestertii PAX reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 08, 2015, 09:10:59 am
Hello everyone.

Domitian sestertii struck under Titus are generally scarce, if not rare, with some exception (mostly the "Minerva fighting" type).

Today I've received my second PAX sestertius with DOMITIAN on obverse legend; the first one had DOMITIANVS instead.

Neither is a "great" coin, yet I always love these big bronzes.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-123736

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-123735
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: Matthew C5 on October 08, 2015, 11:41:54 am
Very nice coins.  I agree with the nice large bronzes.  I personally would prefer a VF large bronze to an EF silver anyday.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - 2 rare Domitian denarii "CENSORIA POTESTAT"
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 27, 2015, 10:39:27 am
Hello everyone.

Today I received a very rare denarius from the second issue of year 85, the one showing the long CENSORIA POTESTAT(E) title on reverse.

I've also taken a new shot of the Germania type, part of the same issue, that I already had in my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-124202

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-124201
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 27, 2015, 03:55:24 pm
I was the direct under bidder for the D321 and wondered who wanted it slightly more than me. I should have known you it was you!

Congrats!

Sorry David,

I couldn't afford losing a missing Domitian!

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - 2 rare Domitian denarii "CENSORIA POTESTAT"
Post by: quadrans on October 30, 2015, 02:48:01 am
Hello everyone.

Today I received a very rare denarius from the second issue of year 85, the one showing the long CENSORIA POTESTAT(E) title on reverse.

I've also taken a new shot of the Germania type, part of the same issue, that I already had in my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-124202

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-124201

 Hi Alberto,

 Both of them are very interesting...

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 30, 2015, 04:49:24 am
Thanks Q, very kind of you

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian Jupiter sestertius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 27, 2015, 08:06:08 am
Hello everyone,

no coin can give me as much excitement as a new sestertius, and this is a great time for Flavian collectors since many large bronzes have been presented in the Fall auctions.

The first arrival is a IOVI VICTORI of 86 A.D.; the type is common, but not every issue is.

RIC 2 rates it common (C2), but I don't think it is: just try to find one on the market; there's only one example in the ACSearch db.

In hand the coin is very pleasant, especially the obverse showing a great portrait of my favorite emperor.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-124997
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted - Domitian Jupiter sestertius
Post by: quadrans on November 28, 2015, 01:18:37 am
Hello everyone,

no coin can give me as much excitement as a new sestertius, and this is a great time for Flavian collectors since many large bronzes have been presented in the Fall auctions.

The first arrival is a IOVI VICTORI of 86 A.D.; the type is common, but not every issue is.

RIC 2 rates it common (C2), but I don't think it is: just try to find one on the market; there's only one example in the ACSearch db.

In hand the coin is very pleasant, especially the obverse showing a great portrait of my favorite emperor.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-124997


Very nice portrait with aegis..:)  +++
Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery restarted
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 28, 2015, 03:49:56 am
Thanks Q, these portraits on large flans are quite impressive.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Vespasian Antiochia silver tet & 2 rare Domitian AE
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 05, 2016, 08:20:24 am
Hello everyone,

my new collecting year started with a small bunch of provincials.

1) A small Domitian AE from the rare city of Olba (Cilicia); it's worth to note that the obverse is die-linked with the reverse of a larger Titus AE already in my collection.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-126176
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-126175

2) A very rare (possibly the second and best known) Domitian AE from the city of Antiochia (Pisidia), first published in the RPC II S2 Supplement

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-126177

3) A Vespasian tetradrachm, one of the best in my collection with an imposing portrait of the old man.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-126178

Best wishes

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on January 05, 2016, 03:18:55 pm
Nice coins Alberto,

 My favourit is your Titus  and the Vespasian tetradrachm.. :) +++

 Regards

 Q
 p.s.
 Very good start of this year. ;)
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 05, 2016, 03:45:44 pm
Thanks Q,

I'm looking forward for a great numismatic 2016.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Vespasian Tarraco As & Domitian AE24 Nicomedia
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 08, 2016, 08:20:59 am
Hello everyone.

Tarraco coins are among the earliest struck in the name of Vespasian after his accession. This is my fourth example, most of them won in Spanish auctions.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-126267

The Nicomedia coin is a rare one: only three mentioned in RPC II, no example available in the online resources. Unfortunately the coin has been overcleaned.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-126268

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - First 2016 purchase - Nice and rare Domitian As with Mars
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 20, 2016, 06:56:45 am
Hello everyone.

This lovely coin is my first purchase of the new year.

This Mars reverse type was used by Vitellius on sestertii and carried over by Vespasian on sestertii too.

Domitian used during three years (85-87) on middle bronzes (Dupondius and As).

RIC lists 13 varieties of this type, so far I own 8.

I believe that this issue is much rarer than stated by RIC. indeed the coin is missing in the BM collection, in RIC first edition, and there is no example available in the usual online resources.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-126594
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - First 2016 purchase - Nice and rare Domitian As with Mars
Post by: quadrans on January 20, 2016, 10:13:09 am
Hello everyone.

This lovely coin is my first purchase of the new year.

This Mars reverse type was used by Vitellius on sestertii and carried over by Vespasian on sestertii too.

Domitian used during three years (85-87) on middle bronzes (Dupondius and As).

RIC lists 13 varieties of this type, so far I own 8.

I believe that this issue is much rarer than stated by RIC. indeed the coin is missing in the BM collection, in RIC first edition, and there is no example available in the usual online resources.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-126594

Very beautiful and showy pieces.

 Congratulation... +++

Keep it up.. :) ;)

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 20, 2016, 10:35:04 am
Thanks Q, I love this coin, mostly the perfect aegis.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: ancientdave on January 20, 2016, 07:34:33 pm
A fine addition!  +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 21, 2016, 04:07:21 am
Thanks Dave

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Titus Dupondius with Salus
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 21, 2016, 11:40:35 am
Hello everyone,

today I received another middle bronze, a Titus dupondius in orichalcum with a pleasant depiction of Salus on reverse.

Not really rare, but scarce.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-126632
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Titus Dupondius with Salus
Post by: quadrans on January 21, 2016, 01:55:35 pm
Hello everyone,

today I received another middle bronze, a Titus dupondius in orichalcum with a pleasant depiction of Salus on reverse.

Not really rare, but scarce.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-126632


 Congratulation ,  +++

 I like this piece... :) ;) +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 21, 2016, 02:06:21 pm
Thanks Q

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: ancientdave on January 22, 2016, 01:40:33 am
Another great find! You're unstoppable! ;)
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 22, 2016, 03:47:08 am
Thanks David, I like to watch my collection grow.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - 2 rare additions: Vespasian sestertius and Domitian As
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 11, 2016, 01:43:26 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I received two recent purchases.

First is an early rare Vespasian left portrait sestertius; the Mars type on reverse is carried over from Vitellius.

Second is an as of Domitian with engraver's error on obverse legend: GERM instead of GERM. I already own two other coins from the same die, combined with a different reverse.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127091

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127090
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on February 11, 2016, 05:12:37 pm
Both of your coin are enjoyable..
but the Domitian portrait are lovely.. :) +++

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 12, 2016, 05:21:43 pm
Were the Mars dies carried over from Vitellius, or just the type?
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 12, 2016, 05:51:09 pm
Were the Mars dies carried over from Vitellius, or just the type?
According to Kray studies,mentioned in RIC last edition, five reverse dies are known in combination with this obverse. It is known that Vitellius dies were actually reused on occasion, but I would not know whether this should be the case of my coin.

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: ancientdave on February 12, 2016, 07:55:20 pm
Two more fine additions. You have a great eye for attractive coins, sir!  +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 13, 2016, 03:30:05 am
Thanks Quadrans and Dave for your kind words.

Cheers


Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Extremely rare Mars dupondius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 19, 2016, 12:24:20 pm
Hello everyone.

I've just added to my collection the 9th issue of this reverse type (out of 13) and one of the rarest, the 3rd struck in 85 A.D., showing for the first time CENS PER (censor perpetuus) on the obverse legend.

Missing in London and Paris collections, only one example available on line, from different dies.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127286



Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on February 19, 2016, 05:39:24 pm
Congratulation Alberto,

 Nice and rare coin with very nice aegis and also the Mars on the revers are lovely...:)  +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 20, 2016, 03:40:43 am
Thanks Q., I'm glad you appreciate my coin.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Titus Riding horse Sestertius - Domitian Salus denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 08, 2016, 09:43:59 am
Hello everyone,

today I've happily received two significant additions to my collection.

The Titus sestertius has an impressive reverse, with the Caesar himself riding again a fallen enemy; perhaps a remainder of his triumph against the Jews.

The Domitian denarius belongs to a short issue, struck in the early months of his brother reign, before the deification of Vespasian. The same reverse (but with COS VI not VII) was struck only at the end of Vespasian reign.

Kind regards


Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127644 

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127643
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on March 08, 2016, 04:49:57 pm
Both are nice addition , but the Titus Sestertius one of my favourit :)  +++

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Vespasian scarce sestertius with untouched patina
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 10, 2016, 03:04:55 pm
Hello everyone,

I hardly remember a time with so many sestertii added to my collection.

The last arrival is a piece of Vespasian with an unusual version of Pax seated.

The coin is really great in hand; unfortunately it has the sort of patina that don't receive justice in pictures, untouched.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127730

 
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on March 11, 2016, 10:02:45 am
Very good choice.. +++ :) ;)

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 11, 2016, 01:54:28 pm
Thanks Quadrans, it's really a great coin in hand!

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - My Easter coin - Rare Domitian AE under Vespasian
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 25, 2016, 09:02:58 am
Hello everyone,

today I've received my Easter coin.

It's a pretty rare middle bronze of Domitian as Caesar under Vespasian.

The actual denomination is indeed uncertain: the draped bust would mean dupondius, yet the Spes reverse is typical for an As.

RIC V 837 is doubtfully classified as an As, on the grounds of the reverse type and the light weight of the Paris example (9.48 g).

My new coin - apparently from the same pair of dies - is heavier and the little bit of metal showing through on the reverse (8h, hard to detect on the picture) is yellow rather than red. So, who knows?

Happy Easter to all the Forum members.

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127921
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Quality Domitian sestertius - scarce type
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 31, 2016, 07:58:53 am
Hello everyone,

I'm always happy in receiving new coins, but new sestertii are something special for me.

This is the very first issue of the reverse depicting Domitian in the act of subitting the river-god Rhenus, as a symbol of his victories against German tribes.

I love it and I'm glad to share it.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127974


P.S.I'm always been fascinated by river-gods; here is an artistic inkwell from Tuscany (18th-19th century) that I have at home.

Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on March 31, 2016, 08:30:18 am
Great coin!

I have one of these as well but they appear to be pretty scarce.  You don't see these come up for sale too often..
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 31, 2016, 08:35:33 am
Thanks Jay.

Indeed this reverse type was struck only between 85 and 636 A.D..

R.I.C. lists 6 issues, I have three in my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on March 31, 2016, 08:36:19 am
Great coin. I love the portrait.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Quality Domitian sestertius - scarce type
Post by: quadrans on April 05, 2016, 01:27:29 am
Hello everyone,

I'm always happy in receiving new coins, but new sestertii are something special for me.

This is the very first issue of the reverse depicting Domitian in the act of subitting the river-god Rhenus, as a symbol of his victories against German tribes.

I love it and I'm glad to share it.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127974


P.S.I'm always been fascinated by river-gods; here is an artistic inkwell from Tuscany (18th-19th century) that I have at home.



I agree very nice scarce coin.. +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 05, 2016, 03:14:41 am
Thanks orfew and quadrans, I 'm glad you like it.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Exceptional sestertius-like Domitian AE from Nicaea
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 05, 2016, 07:54:51 am
Hello everyone,

this amazing piece belongs to a singular issue from Bithynia, copying design and style of the so called Latin coins from Thrace.

Much better than RPC plate coin and possibly the best example of this rare coin.

I'm please to share it.

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128067
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Exceptional sestertius-like Domitian AE from Nicaea
Post by: quadrans on April 05, 2016, 02:49:19 pm
Hello everyone,

this amazing piece belongs to a singular issue from Bithynia, copying design and style of the so called Latin coins from Thrace.

Much better than RPC plate coin and possibly the best example of this rare coin.

I'm please to share it.

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128067

Hmmm,

Another nice, rare and interesting coin .. +++  :)

 Congratulation.
 

 Q.
 
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 05, 2016, 03:45:56 pm
Thanks quadrans, much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Very rare As of Domitian as Caesar missing in RIC plates
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 14, 2016, 06:48:20 am
Hello everyone,

just like another example I've posted last week (RIC V 837), this is an intriguing coin, since it combines a bust draped obverse (which would imply a dupondius) with a Spes reverse (usually identifying an as). In RIC it is listed as an as.

The coin is missing in London and Paris collections; RIC cites examples in Madrid and Ljubljana, not pictured though.

Here is a chance to see how it looks like.

Kind regards

Alberto



https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128246
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian as Caesar under Titus - Scarce Ceres Dupondius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 14, 2016, 10:01:00 am
Hello again,

this one's been delivered just before lunch.

I've decided to post it here, being another scarce middle bronze, which is missed by both London and Paris collections.

It has an expressive portrait of Domitian, typical of this period.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128256

Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 03, 2016, 08:54:25 am
Hello everyone,

today I'd like to share to very rare provincials:


1) a new type for Domitian in Corinth: this Hermes reverse was prevously recorded only for Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128615

2) one of the rarest syrian tetradrachm bearing the double portrait of Vespasian and Titus (only 4 specs recorded in the Michel Prieur database)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128614

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on May 03, 2016, 09:21:16 am
I really like that Syrian tet. Congrats on 2 great coins.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 03, 2016, 09:50:50 am
Thanks Orfew and David for your kind comments.

David, the tet went unsold and I bought it in the very last day.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on May 04, 2016, 01:16:29 am
Hello everyone,

today I'd like to share to very rare provincials:


1) a new type for Domitian in Corinth: this Hermes reverse was prevously recorded only for Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128615

2) one of the rarest syrian tetradrachm bearing the double portrait of Vespasian and Titus (only 4 specs recorded in the Michel Prieur database)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128614

Kind regards

Alberto

Hi Alberto,

I recognized this two coin bit late,  but both of them are not an  every day  coin...

 Coongratulation.   +++

Regards

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 04, 2016, 03:15:10 am
Many thanks quadrans, much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian as Caesar denarii, Vesta reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 09, 2016, 01:26:27 pm
Hello everyone,

today I received one of my last purchases, a denarius struck in the early months of Titu reign, before the deification of Vespasian.

The coin has sharp details, mostly on obverse, and a plesant golden tone.

Within the occasion a I take a new shot of the same coin struck the previous year under Vespasian, the only among them being the number of consulship (VII vs VI).

This coin too is particularly well preserved, with an even sharper reverse.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128776

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128775
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on May 09, 2016, 04:56:30 pm
I love the reverses on both of those coins. Very nice!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on May 09, 2016, 05:26:07 pm
1st class coin both of them .. +++

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 09, 2016, 05:42:53 pm
orfew and quadrans,

thanks for your kind compliments.

I appreciate it.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Rare Titus sestertius with Victory
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 10, 2016, 09:15:56 am
Hello everyone.

My last entry is a rare Titus sestertius (only a couple of examples available online) with an amazing depiction of Victory on reverse, same as my Domitian RIC T 301.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128805
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on May 10, 2016, 10:23:15 am
Nice coin Alberto. I only collect silver coins but that one could change my mind.
Andrew S
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 10, 2016, 10:52:52 am
Thanks orfew.

I started collecting mostly sestertii, then I focused on Flavians, trying to get every metal and denomination.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on May 11, 2016, 05:42:48 pm
Nice coin Alberto. I only collect silver coins but that one could change my mind.
Andrew S

 Left bust Titus always interesting and the Victory on the revers are very nice.. +++

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 11, 2016, 06:04:41 pm
Thanks quadrans.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Extremely rare Titus AE25 from the misterious "o" mint
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 12, 2016, 12:44:10 pm
Hello everyone,

I've been very happy in getting this coin, as it belongs to a most rare and fascinating series.

Indeed these oricalchum coins, whose actual denomination remains unknown, are believed to be struck by the same Asian mint of the so called "o" mint denarii.

Their style is truly impressive.

There is only another example available online, from the collection of the late Harry Sneh.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128835
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Very rare early Vespasian dupondius - Concordia standing
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 12, 2016, 01:51:05 pm
Hello again.

Today I received also this worn yet extremely rare dupondius of Vespasian.

While Concordia is commonly seated, in this rare issue is depicted standing.

This variety is missing in London - Paris collections and not pictured in RIC plates; examples exist in Budapest and Vienna, no one available online.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128836
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on May 12, 2016, 01:57:31 pm
You have a great fortune.. +++
always find a great ,nice, interesting and rare Flavian's   +++

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on May 12, 2016, 02:01:22 pm
I love the Titus and the Vespasian obverse is very interesting.
Andrew S
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 12, 2016, 02:30:59 pm
Thanks quadrans and orfew for your kind compliments.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian as Cesar Denarius from Ephesus
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 13, 2016, 11:40:42 am
Hello everyone,

I already owned an example of this coin, yet I decide to get this one which is better preserved, mostly on the obverse.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128852
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on May 13, 2016, 03:02:30 pm
I allways enjoy the bust from Ephesos..

Congratulation..

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 13, 2016, 04:37:57 pm
Thanks quadrans,

them bust are quite peculiar.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on May 13, 2016, 04:55:47 pm
You know,

 I have also one bust from Ephesos..:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-92528

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 13, 2016, 05:39:05 pm
I know quadrans, it's a very great coin.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Rare sestertius DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS old provenance
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 30, 2016, 07:46:52 am
Hello everyone.

This coin belongs to a very short series issued by Titus in the name of his deified father.

The obverse seems die-linked with the examples in London, Paris and Oxford.

It comes, with the original ticket, from a collection formed one century ago, the previous owner being a british soldier who died in the field of France during WWI. This is the second coin I've got from the same provenance.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129334
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 30, 2016, 08:12:19 am
Thanks David.

Attached seller's picture of the old ticket and of the late original owner.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: David Atherton on May 30, 2016, 08:33:17 am
Fantastic! Thanks for posting it Alberto.

It really drives home the point we are but temporary stewards of these little beauties.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 30, 2016, 08:36:24 am
I forgot to mention his name, he deserves it: Private Wyatt Goldfinch.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on May 30, 2016, 01:46:38 pm
Oh well.
This is not our property there are many beautiful coins, we are his people more, and perhaps the thousandth-s, who knows.

 Regards
 Q.

p.s.

Beautiful coin and history..

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Vespasian Antiochia tetradrachm - rare variety
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 01, 2016, 06:45:25 am
Hello everyone.

I've just received this interesting variety of RPC 1947.

Prieur identifies it as 113A, because unlike the regular 113 it has the  :Greek_Gamma: of the reignal year has been reingraved on  :Greek_Beta:.

The late author knew only two examples in his database (one at the time he wrote his book).

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129371
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian As - First Issue with Altar reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 03, 2016, 09:45:12 am
Hello everyone.

I'm pleased to share my newest coin.

It's an As struck in 84 A.D., kind a transitional year in his coinage.

This coin belongs to the very last Domitianic issue referring to his deified father, Vespasian.

It's from the same pair of dies of the London example (plate coin in RIC).

Kind regards

Alberto



https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129416

Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on June 03, 2016, 01:06:43 pm
Very nice acquisition Alberto,

 Congratulation   +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 03, 2016, 01:08:13 pm
Thans quadrans.

Much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Published Domitian AE34 from Bithynia
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 06, 2016, 06:57:40 am
Hello everyone,

today I've received my last coin before leaving from holidays.

It is a nice big provincial AE, published in the last RPC II Supplement.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129460
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on June 06, 2016, 02:49:50 pm
Ohh nice example.. +++

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on June 14, 2016, 05:10:28 pm
Great coin Alberto. I love the portrait.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Joe Sermarini on June 15, 2016, 07:15:08 am
Your gallery has really grown since my last look. Nice coins. Nice job cataloging too. Thanks for sharing them.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 15, 2016, 12:44:09 pm
Thanks orfew and Joe for your kind compliments.

I truly appreciate them.

These days I'm in vacation in Crete, unfortunately no ancient coins for sale here!

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on June 16, 2016, 11:38:36 am
Hi Alberto,

Instead of nice coin you can find some interesting and nice places .. ;D +++

Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 17, 2016, 11:28:02 am
Hi quadrans,

indeed I've found a lot of beautiful beaches here!

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Two scarce Domitian denarii of year 86
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 20, 2016, 12:24:25 pm
Hello everyone,

back home from my holidays I thought it would be nice to share my eaxamples of the coins recently posted by David Atherton and nemonater.

Since I started using the grey card background, I decided to take new shots of my pieces.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129688

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129687
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on June 20, 2016, 12:59:57 pm
Excellent photos Alberto. I love the reverse on the second Domitian.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 20, 2016, 01:12:56 pm
Thanks orfew.

Indeed the grey card is a great help.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on June 20, 2016, 03:48:29 pm
Nice welcome,

 Imediately, you presented two very nice photo.. +++ ;D

 It appears rested.  :o

  Regards
   Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 20, 2016, 03:58:51 pm
Thanks David and quadrans.

Actually I'm retired, so I could say that I'm always on vacation, ;)

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on June 20, 2016, 04:03:56 pm
 ;D :angel: ;D +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Two gorgeous aurei: Vespasian and Domitian
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 28, 2016, 08:30:31 am
Hello everyone.

Since I've started using the grey card I've finally managed to get decent photos of the gold coins, so I decided to add a couple to my gallery.

I hope you like them.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129825

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129826
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Sam on June 28, 2016, 08:49:40 am
What an addition ! Spectacular !

Alberto , congratulations from the bottom of my heart.
As I hope fast healing to your wallet. :)
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on June 28, 2016, 09:34:18 am
Wow Alberto, those are superb coins. Congrats on acquiring such beautiful examples.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Two gorgeous aurei: Vespasian and Domitian
Post by: quadrans on June 28, 2016, 10:05:58 am
Hello everyone.

Since I've started using the grey card I've finally managed to get decent photos of the gold coins, so I decided to add a couple to my gallery.

I hope you like them.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129825

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129826

Alberto,

You do not need words.. +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 28, 2016, 02:59:54 pm
Sam orfew, quadrans: thanks guys for your kind compliments.

Much appreciated

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Vespasian AE23 from Blaundus (Lydia)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 29, 2016, 08:04:37 am
Hello everyone.

Today I've received this interesting provincial coin.

Scarce and with a bold portrait.

Kid regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129842
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Three Domitian cistophori
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 02, 2016, 01:23:45 pm
Hello everyone.

I took new shots of three silver cistophori that were still missing in my gallery.

The first one was struck under Titus, the second in the beginning of Domitian's reign, the third toward its end.

The portrait style varies consequently.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129882

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129883

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129884
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: ancientdave on July 02, 2016, 06:09:45 pm
Wow, all three of these additions are truly impressive. I love to hunt for these "silver asses" as I like to call them, it's fun to have a large quasi-imperial silver denomination to collect. Great additions, Alberto!  +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Three Domitian cistophori
Post by: quadrans on July 02, 2016, 07:49:57 pm
Hello everyone.

I took new shots of three silver cistophori that were still missing in my gallery.

The first one was struck under Titus, the second in the beginning of Domitian's reign, the third toward its end.

The portrait style varies consequently.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129882

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129883

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129884

All are very interesting and nice addition  +++ +++

Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Nemonater on July 02, 2016, 08:21:48 pm
Awesome pieces Alberto!  What is on the tip of the scepter he's holding on the RIC 518? It looks like a lotus?


I have the little brother, struck under Vespasian, with the eagle tipped scepter.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-89574
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on July 02, 2016, 11:32:49 pm
Wow, Alberto, those are great additions! Congrats!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 03, 2016, 04:55:59 am
Thanks guys,

I thought these coins deserved to be back in the gallery.

Nemo, I can't say what is in the tip of the sceptre, for sure it's not a human head.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Titus As - Victory on prow - right & left prtrait
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 05, 2016, 08:07:48 am
Hello everyone,

I've added to middle bronzes of Titus, both from old collections.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129934

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129933
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on July 05, 2016, 08:25:13 am
Both are notable additions   +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Early Titus dupondius - second known
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 06, 2016, 02:02:43 pm
Hello everyone.

I've been lucky to get the second known example of this rare dupondius of Titus as Caesar.

The only one previously known to the authors of RIC is reported to be in the Budapet museum gallery (no picture available, though).

The coin is worn and corroded, yet still fully readable.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129968
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Extremely rare Sestertius and As of Domitian
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 07, 2016, 08:31:02 am
Hello everyone.

I'm please to share these two Domitian AE rarities.

The Sestertius is the second example of a so far unpublished type; I don't often buy multiple specimens of the same coin, but in this case I made an exception since I liked the coin and the price was good. Same obverse die as my other RIC 106A and as my 98A.

The As is the very first issue of the Virtus reverse for this denomination and is very hard to find.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129982

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129981
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on July 07, 2016, 10:23:39 am
Great additions Alberto! I really like both of them, they have lots of character.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 07, 2016, 01:35:09 pm
Thanks orfew, you're very kind.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery: Very rare Sestertius of Domitian as Caesar - RIC plate coin
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 07, 2016, 03:54:00 pm
Hello everyone.

My last addition is my first RIC plate coin.

A big, pleasant coin, although somehow reworked.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129985
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on July 07, 2016, 04:00:26 pm
No comment..

 Beautiful.. +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Sam on July 07, 2016, 04:20:40 pm
Pleasant Sestertius , I love it.
Congratulations my friend.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 07, 2016, 04:59:24 pm
Thanks quadrans and Sam,

much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 08, 2016, 03:46:04 am
Thanks David,

sometimes I'm glad you don't collect bronze as you would be a very strong competitor ;)
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Rare Domitian denarius and Titus sestertius from Lugdunum
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 08, 2016, 09:50:30 am
Hello everyone,

today I've received a few more coins.

Starting with a rare Domitian denarius of 85 A.D.: I already owned an example, yet the reverse was outcentered, missing a part of the legend. This is a better specimen, which shares the same obverse die with the other.

Next is a Titus setertius from Lugdunum: while middle bronzes of that mint are commonly found, sestertii are quite scarce; actually this is the first one added to my collection. The coin is worn and missing patina; it shows the typical bold portrait, though.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129987

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129988
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on July 08, 2016, 07:35:37 pm
The reverse on that Domitian is simply superb. Congrats!

Andrew S
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 09, 2016, 03:30:41 am
Thanks Andrew for the kind compliments.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on July 09, 2016, 03:32:28 am
The Titus Sestertius are lovely.. +++ ;)

and I like the nice Aegis the bust of Domitian.. +++

 Regards
 Q.

Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 09, 2016, 03:33:38 am
Thanks quadrans,

much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Nice and scarce Domitian Quinarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 12, 2016, 06:53:30 am
Hello everyone.

The courier has just delivered this nice little coin.

This denomination is hard to find, mostly in good condition, so I'm happy to add it to my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-130062
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on July 12, 2016, 04:51:00 pm
Very nice Alberto. I really like those Flavian quinarii.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - 2 Scarce Provincial AE with unpublished variant legends
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 14, 2016, 05:38:18 am
Hello everyone.

Today I'm adding to scarce AE Provincials, one Vespasian and one Domitian.

Both shows unpublished legend varants on obverse and will be most likely published in the next RPC Supplement.

The Domitian completes my Flaviopolis series (6 coins of various denominations) and is probably one of the finest examples known so far.

The mint of the Vespasian is still undefined, having been previously attributed to Antiochia ad Orontem, Cyprus, Caesarea and Tyre.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-130081

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-130082
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Rare Domitian As from Thrace
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 19, 2016, 07:17:27 am
Hello everyone.

Today I received this coin, probably struck in Thrace, with Ceres on reverse.

This reverse type in Rome was struck only on dupondii. The 82 A.D. issue is much rarer than the one of the previous year.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-130698
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on August 19, 2016, 12:28:04 pm
All last coins are great... +++

 Regards

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 19, 2016, 12:30:26 pm
Thanks quadrans,

you're very kind as usual.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Four assorted Flavians
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 13, 2016, 12:44:53 pm
Hello everyone,

here is some new addition to my gallery.

First is a very rare Titus portratt left denarius, missing in both major museum collections

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-131118

Second is a scarce sestertius of Titus as Caesar under Vespasian with a pleasant portrait.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-131119

Third is a very rare provincial AE of Vespasian from Aegae (Aeolis), possibly the second known. The first known example, from the late Harry Sneh collection, was mistakenly reported two times in the RPC II S3 Supplement as 967A and 969A; the correct reference is 967A as confirmed by Michel Amandry.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-131120

Last is a provincial AE of Domitian from the Agrippa coinage in Judea; it's interesting because the altar reverse type is shared with contemporary Rome issues.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-131121

Kind regards


Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on September 13, 2016, 02:03:14 pm
All is OK,  +++   but my favourit the firs two Titus :)

Regards

Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on September 13, 2016, 03:29:16 pm
The reverse on that denarius is great
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 13, 2016, 05:50:29 pm
Thanks quadrans and orphew, ypu're very kind-

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Nemonater on September 13, 2016, 10:42:45 pm
Always enjoy seeing the additions to your collection, great pieces as usual.  The Titus RIC 26 would look great in my collection  ;D   Very nice!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: ancientdave on September 13, 2016, 11:37:53 pm
Truly awesome additions, all of them, Alberto.  +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 14, 2016, 03:24:52 am
Thanks Nemo and Dave, much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Extremely rare Vespasian ROMA VICTRIX dupondii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 16, 2016, 07:19:10 am
Hello everyone,

I've just received an example of RIC 397, a very rare coin, missing also in RIC plates.

It makes a nice pair with an unpublished variant (longer obverse legend) of the same reverse that I got a few years back.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-131181

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-131183
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Vespasian Ephesian dynastic denarius (confronting heads)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 21, 2016, 09:30:11 am
Hello everyone.

With an extrardinary coincidence with David's last purchase, I received today my first example of the type (different issue though).

The coin has been scratched on both sides (possibly test marks?), otherwise has good reliefs and nice toning.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-131444
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Extremely rare Vespasian ROMA VICTRIX dupondii
Post by: quadrans on September 21, 2016, 12:59:59 pm
Hello everyone,

I've just received an example of RIC 397, a very rare coin, missing also in RIC plates.

It makes a nice pair with an unpublished variant (longer obverse legend) of the same reverse that I got a few years back.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-131181

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-131183

NIce two Br coin  +++ Alberto...

And the last Silver Ephesian dynastic coin are also a nice choice .. ;)

REgards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on September 21, 2016, 01:35:31 pm
Nice coin Alberto. I like the toning.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 21, 2016, 05:29:45 pm
Thanks quadrans and orfew, your compliments are much appreciated.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 22, 2016, 05:34:07 am
Thanks David,

I appreciate it

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - H.Q. Domitian Quinarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 22, 2016, 05:42:59 am
Hello everyone.

Domitian quinarii are always hard to get, especially in good shape.

This one is only my seventh and is one of the best.

Good toning and sharp details, mostly on the reverse: Victory is quite lovely!

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-131479
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - H.Q. Domitian Quinarius
Post by: Jay GT4 on September 22, 2016, 07:37:14 am
Hello everyone.

Domitian quinarii are always hard to get, especially in good shape.

This one is only my seventh and is one of the best.

Good toning and sharp details, mostly on the reverse: Victory is quite lovely!

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-131479

What a beautiful coin.   Congrats
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on September 22, 2016, 07:43:37 am
I agree Very nice :)

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 22, 2016, 11:51:40 am
Thanks Jay and Quadrans, indeed I love this coin.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on September 22, 2016, 03:17:36 pm
A lovely coin.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Two Flavian coins of fine provenance
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 05, 2016, 10:10:59 am
Hello everyone,

today I received two coins won in a recent auction.

Both have a nice provenance:

- the Domitian AE22 from Corinth used to belong to major collections such as Lingren (cited in RPC under 138 at #5) and BCD;

- the Vespasian denarius comes from the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection and has a reverse I've been hunting for a long time.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132209

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132210
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on October 09, 2016, 12:35:18 pm
Both are interesting addition...

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Spes Sestertius of Domitian as Caesar under Titus
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 11, 2016, 11:46:04 am
Hello everyone,

in the same envelope containing the PONT denarius, today I received this sestertius.

It's a pretty nice coin to keep in hand.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132405
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on October 11, 2016, 02:31:40 pm
Hi Alberto,

 It is right: "a pretty nice "...

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - 2 very rare Domitian denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 25, 2016, 09:25:13 am
Hello everyone.

Today I received two rare denarii, sharing the same Minerva reverse (m2).

The first one belongs to the 5th issue of year 85 A.D. (maybe his best year from a numismatic point of view), and allows me to complete the whole series.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132708

The second one belongs to a later issue (88-89) whose rarity is determined by the XXI imperial acclamation.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132707

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on October 25, 2016, 11:53:32 am
Nice addition... :) +++

Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian rare and beautiful AE from Philippi
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 02, 2016, 12:18:50 pm
Hello everyone.

Near the Macedonian city of Philippi was fought the final battle between the armies of the heirs of Julius Caesar (Octavian, Anthony) and his enemies and killers (Brutus, Cassius, Pompey).

Some years later Augustus founded there a colony of veterans, which in imperial times minted coins with legends in Latin.

The typical reverse of these coins depicts the side by side statues of Julius Caesar and Augustus saluting.

This issue of Domitian was discovered only recently, and published in last year's RPC Supplement 3.

My new coins represents only the second - and best - known example.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132813
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on November 02, 2016, 12:42:11 pm
Nice addition :)

Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - 3 Domitian rarities (2 from Dattari collection)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 08, 2016, 09:25:40 am
Hello everyone.

These days I received three nice Domitian AE rarities.

First one is a lovely As with a flying Victory with shield on reverse, a type started by Nero.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132909

Then I've been very happy to gain two Alexandria specimens from the famous Dattari collection:
- one of them is unpublished on RPC II and apparently unique

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132910

- the other is possibly the second (and better) known so far.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132911

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on November 08, 2016, 03:12:57 pm
Very nice additions Alberto. I really like the one with the Victory reverse.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Two Domitian Dupondii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 10, 2016, 08:50:52 am
Hello everyone,

I keep filling holes in my Domitian collection.

Today I received two middle bronzes dated 86 and 87 A.D..

The first one, with a Victory reverse on a small flan, has been harshly cleaned, yet has still good reliefs and a pleasant reverse.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132919

The second one, with Fides, is in much better condition, with nice details on a large and heavy flan.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132920

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on November 12, 2016, 01:12:07 am
Nice addition all.... ;) :) +++

Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Rare Denarius of Domitian
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 18, 2016, 10:24:05 am
Hello everyone.

The titles combination TRP VIII IMP XXI COS XIIII on Domitian denarii is pretty rare, having been struck only for a short period.

Nonetheless, as sometimes happens in collecting, I've been lucky to get to examples (Minerva m2 and m3 type) during last month.

Today I received RIC 676 (m3 type).

I'm looking forward to complete the series with an m1 type.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133038
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on November 18, 2016, 09:47:30 pm
Nice catch Alberto, Congrats.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 19, 2016, 03:54:37 am
Thanks Orfew

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Scarce Domitian Iupiter As (not in RIC plates)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 21, 2016, 07:40:49 am
Hello everyone.

Today I receved this As belonging to the first issue with the Iupier reverse.

Its scarcity is due to the full reverse legend IOVI CONSERVATORI, while it is commonly shortened as IOVI CONSERVAT (and sometimes CONSERV).

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133075
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on November 21, 2016, 01:23:54 pm
I like this kind of coins...::)

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 21, 2016, 01:37:40 pm
Me too. ;)

Thanks quadrans

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Extremely rare Sestertius of Titus as Caesar (2nd known)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 24, 2016, 08:35:55 am
Hello everyone,

in a recent auction I've been lucky to get an extremely rare sestertius struck in the name of Titus in year 76 A.D., reigning Vespasian.

The coin is worn, as is the only other example previously known, which is in the Oxford collection. They seem to share the same dies.

Moreover the obverse die is the same as my example of RIC V 905 (Pax standing).

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133132

In the meantine I received another Titus sestertius, this one was struck during his short reign.

The reverse is severely corroded, while the portrait is impressive, with a fine style portrait on a huge flan.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133131

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on November 24, 2016, 12:49:19 pm
Wonderful additions Alberto. Congrats!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 24, 2016, 01:56:29 pm
Thanks orfew, you're very kind

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: ancientdave on November 25, 2016, 07:28:31 pm
I have to agree, Alberto both are very nice additions to your gallery. Congrats! +++



Dave
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 26, 2016, 03:48:51 am
Thanks Dave, much appreciated

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Unpublished Vespasian Dupondius with Aequitas on reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 02, 2016, 01:59:02 pm
Hello everyone.

It looks like in 73 A.D. the use of reverse normally meant for asses on dupondii was occasionally practiced.

Indeed, after the Pax standing RIC 584 (I have one too in my collection), another unusual dupondius has surfaced.

The reverse in this coin is Aequitas standing, a subject normally seen on asses (I only have in mind some example with Domitian draped bust, which is usually associated with dupondii)

The metal is clearly orichalcum.

I can't say whether it was done intentionally or by mistake; an interesting coin in any case.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133311
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Rare variant of a Domitian Iupiter As
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 07, 2016, 10:56:54 am
Hello everyone,

I was very pleased to get a rare variant of the Domitian As with Iupiter on reverse struck in 86 A.D.; on reverse it has the shortened legend CONSERV instead of CONSERVAT or CONSERVATORI.

Only with the coin in hand I noticed that the obverse legend has the shorter GEM instead of GERM. The authors of RIC knew only three examples from this die; I don't know whether my coin is one of them or a different specimen.

The coin is missing in major public collections and there is no picture in RIC plates.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133363
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian Alexandrian Obol with Sfinx on reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 07, 2016, 11:10:06 am
It is not too easy to get one ancient coin showing a monument which is still standing after 2000 years.

I've been lucky to get a rare obol of Domitian depicting the mysterious sfinx, already aged over 2000 years when the coin was struck.

The picture of the actual Sfinx of Giza was taken from me in 2011.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133364
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on December 07, 2016, 03:14:34 pm
I love that Sphinx reverse. Great coin Alberto.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 07, 2016, 04:58:55 pm
Thanks Orfew, I longed for this type!

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Simon on December 07, 2016, 07:08:23 pm
Yes , that is a very cool coin and I love your collage to show it off.

Simon
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 08, 2016, 04:44:29 am
Thanks Simon,

much appreciated

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Titus and Domitian, two small provincial gems
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 12, 2016, 11:36:25 am
Hello everyone.

today I received two very nice AE provincials.

The first is a Domitian AE15 from Flavia Philadelphia: I already owned the type but this one is so much better that I couldn't resist:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133430

The second one is an extremely rare Titus AE19 from Claudiconium,  possibly the second and best known example. It's a rare issue in Latin from a town that used to struck coins mostly in Greek.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133431

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on December 12, 2016, 11:39:58 am
Great coins Alberto!  The Domitian looks like he has an upward gaze.  I need to start looking at more Flavian provincials.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 12, 2016, 11:58:30 am
Thanks Jay, much appreciated.

I've just bought three more trays to make room for my growing provincial collection!

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Two scarce AE coins of Vespasian and Titus
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 16, 2016, 08:51:11 am
Hello everyone.

Today I received two interesting coins.

Very rare Vespasian dupondius with green emerald patina:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133487

Titus semis supposedly struck by the mint of Rome but meant to circulate in the Province of Syria:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133486

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on December 16, 2016, 04:26:25 pm
Nice addition Alberto,

  +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 16, 2016, 05:21:42 pm
Thanks quadrans!

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Four scarce and well provenanced provincial AE coins
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 19, 2016, 11:13:02 am
Hello everyone,

four nice and scarce provincial AE of Domitian (3) and Domitia, with interesting pedigree.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133571

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133570

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133569

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133566
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian Sestertius with river Rhine
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 21, 2016, 07:16:35 am
Hello everyone,

it's always a special joy for me to receive a sestertius, which is by far my favorite denomination.

Today I got this huge example of the "river Rhine" type, possibly the most evocative celebration of the victory over German tribes.

It's the fourth in my collection,only two missing so far.

The portrait is of very fine style, the reverse has more wear but is still readable.

Kind regards and Merry Christmas to everybody


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133592
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Unpublished Dupondius of Titus as Caesar
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 24, 2016, 07:56:22 am
Hello everyone,

I'm celebrating Christmas eve with two rare coins of Titus.

The first coin is a Dupondius struck in 72 AD with Aequitas on reverse; this type was previously known only for the As.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133627

The second coin is a rare issue from the Lydian city of Thyatira; the Nike reverse is shared with Domitian.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133626

Merry Christmas

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on December 24, 2016, 11:58:03 pm
Nice coins and Merry Christmas Alberto. Wishing you and yours the best!

Andrew S
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 25, 2016, 04:00:04 am
Many thanks Andrew.

Best wishes to you and yours too.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian Alexandrian Diobol - Eagle on reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 31, 2016, 08:55:56 am
Hello everyone.

Here is last arrival of 2016.

The coin it's worn, as most of the coins from the same provenance, yet it is in fine roman style.

Happy numismatic 2017 to every Forum member.

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133774
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian extremely rare Vesta sestertius and AE brockage
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 03, 2017, 10:28:27 am
Hello everyone.

The first arrivals of the new year are two Domitian rarities.

The first is a sestertius of the greatest rarity, struck only once under Titus. In the last 15 years, I've seen only another example; it was sold in 2004: I was outbidded and I still regret it. The coin itself is in poor condition, due to corrosion and heavy cleaning, yet its devices are still there.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133820

The second one is a brockage from Philippopolis in Thrace; the seller gave no classification, but I immediately recognized the type. I post for comparison a regular example that is much closer than the one already in my gallery. Thecoin is bilingual: obverse legend in latin and reverse in greek.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133819

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133818

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Titus and Domitian confronted heads AE25
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 05, 2017, 07:00:45 am
Hello everyone.

The postal system is slowly delivering the december mail.

Today I received a special coin, as it was purchased from another Forum member.

It's a very nice example of this scarce type from the rare city of Erythrae in Ionia, with a pleasant mottled patina.

I gladly welcome it in my collection.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133843
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian Sestertius and As (rare issues)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 13, 2017, 09:27:03 am
Hello everyone.

Yesterday two interesting coins joined my collection; they are both rare issues for common types.

The first one is a IOVI VICTORI sestertius, a type abundantly struck during Domitian reign. This issue of 86 A.D., without aegis, is though to find and is missing in major collections.
Its patina was stripped a long time back and the metal has darkened since then.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134009

The second one is a FIDEI PVBLICAE As of 88-89 A.D., with a pleasant patina.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134008

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Gil-galad on January 14, 2017, 10:49:41 pm
That's quite the Flavian collection you have there and most of them are high grade coins.  I have a few and mostly low grades. I collect all across the board in the ancient world. The late Romans is where I am collecting reverse types because it's more affordable for me.

Well scored indeed!! Awesome coins!!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 15, 2017, 04:43:51 am
That's quite the Flavian collection you have there and most of them are high grade coins.  I have a few and mostly low grades. I collect all across the board in the ancient world. The late Romans is where I am collecting reverse types because it's more affordable for me.

Well scored indeed!! Awesome coins!!

Many thanks!

Actually the gallery hosts less than 40% of my Flavian collection.

I hope that my beloved newborn nephew will enjoy it!

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Vespasian Lugdunum Sestertius and Domitian Iupiter As
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 16, 2017, 06:28:01 pm
Hello everyone.

My last additions are:

A Vespasian Sestertius struck in Lugdunum, wit the typical bold portrait of this issue

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134119

An early As of Domitian with the Iupiter reverse

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134120

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on January 17, 2017, 12:53:27 pm
Great coins Alberto... :) +++

Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 17, 2017, 03:46:46 pm
Many thanks quadrans

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian very rare and nice AE21 from Tium (Bythinia)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 22, 2017, 03:57:00 am
Hello everyone.

My last acquisition is this small gem from the rare city of Tium in Bythinia.

RPC lists only three specimens; this is likely the third one, as the reported source is SNC, May 1979, 5081 and the coin came with an old Spink ticket.

Well preserved with a pleasant patina and un unusual portrait.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134252
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Scarce Sestertius of Titus as Caesar
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 22, 2017, 05:25:58 pm
Hello everyone.

This is my first purchase from a Member Free Auction and I'm very glad to have it in my collection.

Struck on a very large flan the coin has a lovely old collection appearance.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134279
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Extremely rare Quadrans of Domitian under Titus + 2
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 27, 2017, 05:09:36 pm
Hello everyone,

I've been very lucky to lay my hands over an exceedingly rare small AE coin of Domitian as Caesar under Titus, which was likely struck in a Thracian mint.

It shows an unusual, juvenile portrait of Domitian and is well preserved.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134397

The second coin is an As/Dupondius struck in Rome in the same period

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134396

The last one is a fairly common diobol of Vespasian with Sarapis on reverse, showing an unusual and fascinating colour.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134394

Kind regards


Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on February 08, 2017, 01:41:21 am
Nice group... +++

Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Vespasian R3 As + Domitian Hemidrachm ex Dattari
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 09, 2017, 12:29:04 pm
Hello everyone,

today I received two significant Flavian rarities:

1) The Vespasian As with Rome standing on reverse, was known so far for an unique example in the Oxford collection; I've been lucky to get the second known, from the same pair of dies.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134866

2) Giovanni Dattari, an Italian citizen who lived in Cairo in the early 20th century, is well known for his huge collection of Alexandrian coins, possibly the largest ever built. I'm very glad to add another piece to my collection; indeed the portrait shows clearly an aegis behind the neck, which is not mentioned in RIC, nor in Dattari's original catalogue.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134865

Kind regards

Alberto

P.S. Thanks quadrans, much appreciated
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on February 10, 2017, 02:39:49 am
Nice additions!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 10, 2017, 03:10:35 am
Thanks David and Randy.

Indeed the Vespasian As was an hidden gem, overlooked by most.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Two very rare Domitian denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 15, 2017, 12:58:32 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I received two Domitin denarii from rare issues.

RIC 451 has significant wear, yet is still fully enjoyable.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134962

RIC 574 shows great style and an unusual aegis for the period. The coin is unfortyìunately damaged, yet legends and devices are all there. The dies are different form the CNG eaxmple cited by RIC.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134967

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on February 16, 2017, 01:33:38 am
HI Alberto,

AE/Hemidrachm is my favorite after your few additions.. +++

Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 16, 2017, 03:23:20 am
Thanks David and Quadrans, Iappreciate your comments.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - A set of rare Alexandrian AE of Domitian
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 16, 2017, 12:06:52 pm
Hello everyone.

A great deal of Alexandrian coins has been offered recently. Not only the notorious Dattari collection has been dispersed, but another big collection by a German dealer. Both these sales included many Domitian rarities, rarely offered for sale. I tried to get as much as I could.

Here is a first set, including a couple of gems: did anybody else notice the special, warm colour of some Alexandrian bronze?

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135061

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135060

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135059

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135058

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135057
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on February 16, 2017, 01:28:19 pm
Great acquisitions Alberto.  I've never seen some of those before!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 16, 2017, 02:04:51 pm
Thanks Jay,

many of these are known in very very few specimens.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - A set of rare Alexandrian AE of Domitian
Post by: quadrans on February 16, 2017, 04:44:30 pm
Hello everyone.

A great deal of Alexandrian coins has been offered recently. Not only the notorious Dattari collection has been dispersed, but another big collection by a German dealer. Both these sales included many Domitian rarities, rarely offered for sale. I tried to get as much as I could.

Here is a first set, including a couple of gems: did anybody else notice the special, warm colour of some Alexandrian bronze?

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135061

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135060

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135059

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135058

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135057

Hmmm ,

 Great series Alberto,

 Congratulation..

  +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 16, 2017, 05:49:22 pm
Thanks Quadrans.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Titus Victoria As - Unpublished variant
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 22, 2017, 05:19:38 pm
Hello everyone,

I always enjoy spotting new types and varieties to add to my collection.

This time I got an interesting As of Titus presenting:

- an unusual layout of the reverse legend (from top right instead of low left)
- the lack of the Senatus signature (S C ).

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135185
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on February 22, 2017, 05:24:41 pm
Nice Victory and great old patina... +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 23, 2017, 06:54:10 am
Thanks quadrans,

you're very kind as usual.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - A second set of Alexandrian AE of Domitian - One new type
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 23, 2017, 11:41:52 am
Hello everyone,

as I wrote before, I'm actively increasing the Alexandria side of my collection.

I began to love deeply this series, mostly for the later issues (starting from the 10th reignal year = 90-91 A.D.) when the style was greatly improved, thanks to Roman engravers.

This second set includes a new unpublished type, a diobol with Rome in military dress on reverse.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135197

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135196

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135195

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135198

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135199

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135200
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on February 23, 2017, 11:50:08 am
Nice additions.  Definitely an under appreciated series.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 23, 2017, 11:58:01 am
Thanks Jay,

I admit having underestimated the series, yet, until the recent dispersion of so large collections, Domitian coins from Alexandria were rarely offered in the market.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Dupondius of Domitian as Caesar - Crossed Cornucopiae
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 27, 2017, 11:59:48 am
Hello everyone,

this coin belongs to a series whose origin and purpose has been much debated.

In RIC 2.1 these coins were described as struck in Rome for circulation in Syria. Nowadays Ted Buttrey believes that they never circulated in the East and were meant to celebrate a special event, such as the fifth anniversary of Vespasian ascension to the throne.

The coin struck in the name of Domitian is generally scarcer than those struck in the name of his father and brother.

This specimen has somewhat rough surfaces, but far better relieves than my previous example.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135287
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on February 27, 2017, 02:41:44 pm
Still a cool find
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on February 27, 2017, 04:05:54 pm
I was the under bidder!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 27, 2017, 04:48:28 pm
I was the under bidder!

Wow! I wish you will find another soon enough.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 27, 2017, 04:49:18 pm
Still a cool find

Thanks Randy.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: ancientdave on March 01, 2017, 02:54:20 am
Great coin, Alberto! Still looking for one of these myself.


Dave
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 01, 2017, 03:53:16 am
Great coin, Alberto! Still looking for one of these myself.


Dave

Thanks Dave,
not an easy coin but sooner or later it will show up.
Cheers

Alberto
Title: Flavian gallery - A third set of Alexandrian AE of Domitian - One ex Dattari
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 14, 2017, 03:11:10 pm
Hello everyone,

here is another set of Alexandrian coins recently added to my collection.

One is from the Giovanni Dattari collection.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135776
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135775
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135774
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135773
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135770
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: peterpil19 on March 14, 2017, 11:01:49 pm
Nice! +++
I like the Domitian with the Sphinx reverse.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 15, 2017, 06:13:22 am
Thanks Peter, it's a fascinating reverse indeed.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - A third set of Alexandrian AE of Domitian - One ex Dattari
Post by: quadrans on March 15, 2017, 11:39:07 am
Hello everyone,

here is another set of Alexandrian coins recently added to my collection.

One is from the Giovanni Dattari collection.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135776
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135775
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135774
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135773
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135770


 Again a nice series Alberto,

 I always enjoy the provincial AE coins.. ;) +++

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 15, 2017, 12:26:44 pm
Thanks Quadrans, I love them too.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: djmacdo on March 15, 2017, 03:20:08 pm
A nice coin--made also by the long and complete legend.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 16, 2017, 10:44:45 am
Thanks David, much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Vespasian and Domitian dupondii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 18, 2017, 12:07:01 pm
Hello everyone.

These two dupondii are among my last additions.

Vespasian coin is a rare radiate example from the Lugdunum mint. Laureate head was more common for this mint; strangely enough, this issue is known only with left portrait.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135880

Domitian coin was struck under Titus reign. It's an upgrade for a lower example; they share the same obverse die.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-135881

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on March 18, 2017, 12:18:52 pm
Great additions Alberto.  Love the Domitian portrait
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 18, 2017, 12:20:59 pm
Thanks Jay, I'm glad you like it.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - 2 rarities from Uncertain Asia Minor mint
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 28, 2017, 03:01:12 pm
Hello everyone.

Due to a singular coincidence, I received today two coins purchased from different dealers, yet both struck by the same mysterious Asian mint.

The first is an extremely rare small bronze of Vespasian, which is missing in the RIC plates. The obverse is a bit outcentered, otherwise the coin is very pleasant in hand.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136039

The second coin is a worn but still collectable Domitian denarius, belonging to the famous O mint series.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136038

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on March 28, 2017, 04:41:05 pm
I've never seen the Domitian Denarius before!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 28, 2017, 04:55:26 pm
Thanks Jay; actually David has one better preserved example in his gallery.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Two rare, stylish and well toned Domitian denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 29, 2017, 02:51:33 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I received two lovely Domitian denarii, both struck in what I consider the best period of his coinage.

The first is an example of RIC 339 (fourth issue of year 85). I already owned two examples of this type, but I couldn't resist because of style, toning, different dies than my previous examples.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136045

The second, RIC 184, belongs to the second issue of year 84, one of my favorites. In great style, perfectly centered and with a nice toning.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136046

I really enjoy them both.

Kind regards

Alberto



Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Vespasian dupondius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 30, 2017, 06:38:03 am
Hello everyone.

Just added a new Vespasian dupondius with the common FELICITAS reverse.

It shows a good portrait and a green emerald patina.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136054
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on April 01, 2017, 03:08:19 am
Hi Alberto,

Some great Domitian denarius, an also the Asia Minor bronze and the nice Vespasian dopondius..

Great... +++,

I like them...

Regards

Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 01, 2017, 03:23:12 am
Thanks Quadrans, you're very kind.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Two Titus denarii - Winged and wingless thunderbolt
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 05, 2017, 11:17:26 am
Hello everyone.

Thanks to David last post, today I realized having two different varieties of the same type, instead of two examples of the same coin.

I'm very glad.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136205

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136206
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on April 05, 2017, 03:12:29 pm
That's great!  It's also why I love this site!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on April 05, 2017, 07:03:39 pm
I think you missed typed.  The coin legend is VESPASIAN not VESPASIANVS

Realized I have the variant without wings as well!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: David Atherton on April 05, 2017, 11:53:27 pm
Realized I have the variant without wings as well!

Show it off!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on April 06, 2017, 12:11:55 am
Oops!  It does have wings...it's just so worn I missed them LOL

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98387
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 06, 2017, 03:45:16 am
Corrected. Thanks Jay  +++

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Titus Alexandria Tetradrachm
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 08, 2017, 11:19:33 am
Hello everyone.

The Titus coinage in Alexandria is very short: just a handful of tetradrachms, with no bronze coinage at all.

So far I owned only coins struck in year 3 (80-81), today I finally added to my collection a tet from year 2 (79-80).

Nicely toned with omonoia on reverse.

Kind regards


Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136273
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Two Titus denarii - Winged and wingless thunderbolt
Post by: quadrans on April 09, 2017, 04:12:22 pm
Hello everyone.

Thanks to David last post, today I realized having two different varieties of the same type, instead of two examples of the same coin.

I'm very glad.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136205

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136206

It's always nice when that happens. Lately, I've been hunting down variants of types I already have, regardless whether or not the RIC authors have assigned them their own unique catalogue numbers. It's neat when they do recognise them though.

 Hi This is mine wingless type :

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85666

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Four provincial AE, all listed in R.P.C. II
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 13, 2017, 01:51:26 pm
Hello everyone,

it's always nice getting coin cited in major references and / or coming from important collections.

Three of them (Vespasian and two Domitia) come from the Plankenhorn collection, the Domitian was wrongly classified in RPC II andd will have a separate entry in a next Supplement.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136368

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136367

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136366

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136365
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on April 13, 2017, 05:03:25 pm
Again a nice group of enjoyable coins  ;) :) +++

 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 13, 2017, 05:06:40 pm
Thanks Quadrans, much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: okidoki on April 13, 2017, 05:37:38 pm
Dear Alberto,

i love you Hero with double axe (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrys)
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 13, 2017, 05:39:00 pm
Thanks Eric, interesting article.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Scarce Vespasian Denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 14, 2017, 09:26:03 am
Hello everyone.

Last coin arriving before Easter is a scarce Vespasian denarius.

A type I've been missing so far, nicley toned.

Happy Easter.

Alberto



https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136454
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Trhree rare Domitian Denarii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 03, 2017, 12:28:02 pm
Hello everyone.

Today I received two very rare Domitian denarii.

The first one belongs to the misterious "o" mint and is heavily worn. I decided to get in any case, because I think it would be very hard to find a better one, being possibly the rarest type of the series. The difference with the contemporary Rome issue of the same type is self evident, mostly about the portrait. This type represents the very first association between Domitian and the Goddess Minerva.

I took a new shot of my old Rome example in order to allow an easy comparison.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136811

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136812


The second coin is an early "pulvinar" denarius, very rare and in nice condition.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136813


Kind regards

Alberto

Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on May 04, 2017, 03:49:58 pm
All are great but the "pulvinar" denarius are really interesting face ...Roman nose ...  ;) :) +++

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 04, 2017, 03:55:46 pm
Thanks Quadrans, you're very kind.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Titus Dupondius with Vesta on reverse
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 17, 2017, 12:22:03 pm
Hello everyone,

here is another coin I received today, a decent Titus dupondius with a pleasant reddish patina.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137148
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - 2 more rare Alexandria - Domitian from the Dattari coll.
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 26, 2017, 09:12:01 am
Hello everyone,

I've been very pleased to add two more ex Dattari coins to my collection.

The tetradrachm - known in very few examples - is remarkable for its reverse, depicting the canopic jar of a major Egyptyan deity like Osiris.

The hemidrachm - showing the emperor in the triumphal quadriga - is known only in two examples. Apparently it could be a variant, because there is no aegis; by the way the aegis is not really clear in the other published coin.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137407

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137408
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian as Caesar on horseback - Aureus and Denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 15, 2017, 08:01:50 am
I recently had the chance to upgrade my RIC V 680 Denarius with  much better specimen.

Within the occasion I took a new shot of the Aureus from the same issue.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137728

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137727
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Imposing left portrait on a very rare Domitian As
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 26, 2017, 12:07:30 pm
Hello everyone,

84 A.D. was a transitional year in Domitian coinage, before the revolution of the following year.

The old types, carried over from the Titus reign, were left behind and new ones were started.

This very rare As shows a bold left portrait, possibly a double die match with the RIC plate coin (xford collection).

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-138005
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Titus and Domitian AE reminding the Jewish war
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 29, 2017, 02:42:13 pm
Hello everyone.

It had been a while since I did not add to my Jewish area collection.

I've been lucky to get two beauties in once, both with reverses inspired by the coinage of Rome.

The reverse of Domitian RPC 2304 shows an Athena-Minerva M2 (on the capital of a rostral column or as very well argumented by Jimmy Hazelton over a "fercula") next to a trophy.

The reverse of Titus RPC 2313 shows a prisoner next to a trophy, reminding of some denarius.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-138067

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-138068
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on June 29, 2017, 02:54:08 pm
Some nice coin arrived .... :) ;) +++


Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: okidoki on June 29, 2017, 03:15:12 pm
well done  +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 29, 2017, 04:40:03 pm
Thanks Quadrans and Eric.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Nemonater on June 29, 2017, 06:31:29 pm
Wonderful additions Alberto. The Capta types are very desirable!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 30, 2017, 03:37:31 am
Thanks Nemo, lovely types indeed!

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: peterpil19 on June 30, 2017, 09:06:35 am
Minerva looks menacing on that coin, like she could crush a fleet of ships with her feet. Thanks  for sharing - seeing your coin has added just another coin to my ever-expanding wish list!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 30, 2017, 09:18:49 am
Thanks Peter,

I'm glad you like the coin.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian as Caesar left portrait denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 15, 2017, 07:22:08 am
Hello everyone,

I just received this rare juvenile rare portrait denarius of Domitian.

All Domitian left portrait denarii are very rare including this one.

The coin is worn, yet still enjoyable, mostly the portrait.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-138323
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on July 15, 2017, 06:00:30 pm
Excellent coin Alberto. One of these days I would like to find a left facing Domitian denarius.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 16, 2017, 02:53:46 am
Thanks orfew,

I wish you luck in finding such a coin: they show up from time to time.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Denarius of Domitia wife of Domitian (broken)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 20, 2017, 01:03:30 pm
Hello everyone.

Imperial coins of Domitia, with the possible exception of cistophori, are extremely hard to get: bronze coins are virtually unavailable on the market, while denarii are sold for thousands.

I've been lucky to find a damaged example (due to crystallization the coin was broken and lost some 25% of its metal), yet with a full portrait and an accettable reverse.

I already had a fourree, but I'm glad to add an official specimen to my collection,

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-138424
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: peterpil19 on July 21, 2017, 01:47:00 am
Hi Alberto,

Glad you secured a coin you have sought.

Very fortunate that the break left most of the portrait intact and even Pietas on the reverse!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Huge Domitian Sestertius (kneeling German reverse)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 08, 2017, 10:06:38 am
Hello everyone,

I keep on tryin' to get all Domitian sestertii.

Here's a nice example of a favorite type of mine, struck only in 84-85 A.D..

There are only four issues, and I'm still missing one (it will be very hard to get though).

This one has the regular obverse legend, while I already had a variant with CEN instead of CENS.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-139711
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on September 08, 2017, 12:01:21 pm
Great coin Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on September 08, 2017, 03:11:43 pm
Yes, Nice Sestertius.. +++

Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 08, 2017, 05:53:28 pm
Thanks Jay and Quadrans.

Much appreciated

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on October 16, 2017, 12:07:39 pm
Hello everyone.

The last arrival in my collection is an extremely rare denarius from the Secular Games series.

The obverse has left portrait, while the legend reads DOMITIAN instead of DOMIT and is anticlockwise.

This is my favorite Domitian series, so I'm been very happy to get it.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-140561
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Extremely rare Sestertius of the deified Titus
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 13, 2017, 10:09:33 am
Hello everyone.

After his accession to the imperial throne, Domitian had his late brother deified by the Senatus, and consequently issued a few coins in his honour.

This issue was very short: only one aureus and a couple of sestertii, and all of them are absolute rarities.

I've been finally able to get a sestertius depicting Divus Titus enthroned; the coin is pretty much identical to the one issued by Titus in the name of Vespasian, only much harder to find: Cohen quoted it 30 golden francs.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-141056



Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: okidoki on November 13, 2017, 11:22:46 am
very nice again
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 13, 2017, 12:12:53 pm
Thanks Eric, much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: peterpil19 on November 13, 2017, 05:16:07 pm
Great write up. I was not aware there were posthumous issues of coins in honour of Titus. Awesome patina!

Peter
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 13, 2017, 05:32:01 pm
Thanks Peter, you're very kind.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Nicely toned Titus Annona Sestertius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 21, 2017, 01:14:18 pm
Hello everyone.

The Annona sestertius with left portrait was my first Titus coin, some 30 years ago.

Eventually I got the right portrait: for unknown reasons many sestertii of Titus are way more common with the left portrait.

Good details and a warm toning make me love this coin.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-141345
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: peterpil19 on November 22, 2017, 05:13:10 pm
Hi Alberto,

That is a great coin! Despite some wear and pitting the details are sharp and has one of the best portraits of Titus I have seen. He looks slightly optimistic and deep in thought.

Peter
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 22, 2017, 05:26:44 pm
Thanks Peter, I agree the coin is lovely.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - A bunch of new additions!
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 03, 2018, 07:56:26 am
Hello everyone.

It's been a while since I last updated my gallery, yet in the meantime I actively worked to expand my collection and I also managed to upgrade the pictures of some older coin.

As a result I decided to bust my gallery picking up a handful of coins here and there including a couple of aurei.

I wish you'll like it.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-143637

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-143638

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-143639

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-143640

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-143641

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-143642

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-143643


Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on February 03, 2018, 08:12:34 am
Amazing additions!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Canaan on February 03, 2018, 10:01:35 am
Wonderful additions, congrats
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 03, 2018, 10:21:27 am
Thanks Jay and Canaan for your kind comments, they are truly appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Three nice and scarce additions
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 12, 2018, 09:46:26 am
Hello everyone,

I'm pleased to share three assorted Flavian coins landed today to my collection.

1) Vespasian Dupondius struck in Lugdunum AD 72 with an oustanding portrait of the emperor

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-144632

2) Domitian As from the Secular Games, remarkable because of the flute player located behind the altar, while is normally besides

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-144631

3) Domitian Denarius of the same perios in fine stylke and with a nice toning

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-144630

Kind regards

Alberto

Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on March 12, 2018, 03:18:45 pm
Great additions!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 12, 2018, 06:53:34 pm
Thanks Jay, I'm glad you liked them.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Very Rare Domitian Sestertius Emperor striking enemy
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 12, 2018, 11:23:57 am
Hello evryone,

among my latest acquisitions this coin is a favorite of mine.

Indeed I love this reverse type, carried over by Trajan too, and it's my fifth example out of a total of seven issues.

One of the rarest too.

The coin is worn yet fully enjoyable.

I hope you like it too.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-145642
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: okidoki on April 12, 2018, 01:10:11 pm
Congrats  +++
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 12, 2018, 02:21:23 pm
Thanks Eric, much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Very rare Vespasian Judaea Capta As
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 27, 2018, 06:53:15 am
Hello everyone,

it doesn't happen often to come across Vespasian middle bronzes celebrating his victory in the Jewish war, since they are much more scarcer than sestertii or denarii of the same subject.

This early As from the mint of Rome depicts a scene much alike the one you usually see on denarii.

The coin is worn, but so are even those on London collection.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-145928
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Vespasian Iudaea Capta As from Lugdunum
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 27, 2018, 09:37:42 am
Having uploaded my last purchase, I thought that it would be nice to make a pair with the Lugdunum as of the same subject that wasn't already in the gallery.

It's a later issue, with a portrait in typical Lugdunum style.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-145941
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on April 28, 2018, 11:05:41 am
Interesting coin,  +++

Congratulation, Alberto,  ;)

Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 28, 2018, 11:56:58 am
Thanks quadrans, much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Extremely rare Domitian mule (double portrait As)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 28, 2018, 07:06:16 am
Hello everyone,

as far as I recall this should be the only AE mule recorded in RIC.

It's double portrait from the early dies of 81 A.D.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-146784
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Vespasian and Iulia Titi Dupondii
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 13, 2018, 03:05:37 pm
Hello everyone.

Over the week I received a few coins.

Here is a couple of nice dupondii, struck in the name of Vespasian and Iulia Titi.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-147878

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-147879
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on July 13, 2018, 04:16:25 pm
Both are great addition,  +++

Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 14, 2018, 02:52:31 pm
Thanks Quadrans,

much appreciated.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: stevex6 on July 14, 2018, 06:23:56 pm
 +++

I agree ... great additions (congrats)
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 15, 2018, 03:52:58 am
Thanks Steve,

you're very kind.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian GERMANIA CAPTA Sestertius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 11, 2018, 07:02:09 am
Hello everyone.

Sestertii with the GERMANIA CAPTA reverse clearly recall in the iconography a typology of the Vespasian's IVDAEA CAPTA issue, except for the presence of a trophy instead of a palm tree.

The issue of 86 A.D. is the fourth in the series, which includes three issued in 85 A.D. and the last two, struck respectively in 87 and 88-89 A.D..

Over the years I had already purchased two specimens of RIC 463, but for various reasons neither of the two satisfied me.

Finally I managed to get a coin that I fell in love with at first sight, in spite of some corrosion, more accentuated in the upper part of the reverse.

It is really a pleasure to handle this huge bronze with its noble Domitian portrait.

I'm pleased to share it here.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-151750

Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 24, 2018, 11:13:00 am
Hello everyone.

In this Christmas eve the mailman, acting as Santa Claus, brought me a few coins from a recent auction.

It was a pleasant surprise, as I was expecting the usual delay due to holiday time.

I got two rare middle bronzes of Titus and Domitian as Caesars, from the same issue of 73 A.D.

The Domitian reverse, showing the temple of Vesta, is very hard to find.

I'm pleased to share them here.

Merry Christmas to you all.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-151961

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-151960

Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on December 24, 2018, 11:21:24 am
Nice additions Alberto.  The Domitian isn't one we see often.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 24, 2018, 11:34:39 am
Thanks Jay.

Indeed this reverse is hard to find; it's only the second I've been able to get in many collecting years.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on December 24, 2018, 11:41:06 am
I wondered if it shared reverse dies with the corresponding Vespasian Vesta since they are minted at the same time.  My reverse die is different

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106822
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 24, 2018, 12:05:31 pm
The reverse is closer to my V 492, but not a die match.

So far I don't have examples of Vespasian and Titus; I'd like the aureus too  ::)

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: stevex6 on December 24, 2018, 01:17:26 pm
Great coins, fellas ... I love the architectural examples

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Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 24, 2018, 02:06:26 pm
Steve, thanks for the sweet compliments.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on December 25, 2018, 03:43:48 am
Hello everyone.

In this Christmas eve the mailman, acting as Santa Claus, brought me a few coins from a recent auction.

It was a pleasant surprise, as I was expecting the usual delay due to holiday time.

I got two rare middle bronzes of Titus and Domitian as Caesars, from the same issue of 73 A.D.

The Domitian reverse, showing the temple of Vesta, is very hard to find.

I'm pleased to share them here.

Merry Christmas to you all.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-151961

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-151960



Great Santa,

Two nice middle bronzes... +++

Merry Christmas

Joe/Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 25, 2018, 04:44:17 am
Thanks Joe and Merry Christmas

Alberto
Title: Nice As of Domitian as Caesar under Titus
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 04, 2019, 11:10:37 am
Hello everyone,

This coin has made a long tour of Italy, having been misdirected twice by the postal system! Finally today it arrived at home and is a very pleasant specimen to hold in hand.

It is part of an issue minted by Titus in 80-81 of coins that R.I.C. calls "Dupondius/As" as they are found indifferently both in brass and copper and the distinction is not always easy.

This is not the case since this one is clearly an as (copper), while another specimen I have in my collection is certainly brass.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-152241
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on January 04, 2019, 11:29:58 am
Another nice AE-As,  +++

Congratulation   ;)

Joe/Q.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: curtislclay on January 04, 2019, 12:22:02 pm
Style might suggest Thracian mint rather than Rome, cf. RIC 512 pl. 116, only CERES AVGVST type so far attested on Domitian's Thracian asses.

But the Spes type is known on Domitian's Thracian sestertii, RIC 511 pl. 116.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 04, 2019, 04:10:45 pm
Another nice AE-As,  +++

Congratulation   ;)

Joe/Q.
Thanks Joe, much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 04, 2019, 04:16:07 pm
Style might suggest Thracian mint rather than Rome, cf. RIC 512 pl. 116, only CERES AVGVST type so far attested on Domitian's Thracian asses.

But the Spes type is known on Domitian's Thracian sestertii, RIC 511 pl. 116.

Thank you Curtis for highlighting this possibility that I had not considered before.

In fact, comparing the style of the portrait with my other coins struck in Thrace both under Titus and under Domitian himself (including also T511 and 512 as well as an unpublished sestertius 511A), the similarities seem to me remarkable.

I will certainly submit the coin to the examination of Ian Carradice.

Kind regards

Alberto
Title: Re: Nice As of Domitian as Caesar under Titus
Post by: David Atherton on January 05, 2019, 06:47:47 pm
This coin has made a long tour of Italy, having been misdirected twice by the postal system! Finally today it arrived at home and is a very pleasant specimen to hold in hand.

I am surprised that you haven't had more mishaps, considering the Italian Post's reputation!
Title: Re: Nice As of Domitian as Caesar under Titus
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 06, 2019, 02:32:01 am
This coin has made a long tour of Italy, having been misdirected twice by the postal system! Finally today it arrived at home and is a very pleasant specimen to hold in hand.

I am surprised that you haven't had more mishaps, considering the Italian Post's reputation!

Well, I lost three coins in few months eight or nine years ago: there was a thief (discovered and fired) in the postal hub.

I got refund, in any case those coins was very cheap and not really rare, thankfully.

With the current tracking the system seems pretty secure, at least in my neighborhood.
Title: Early rare Vespasian Victory Sestertius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 12, 2019, 10:56:41 am
Hello everyone,

this huge sestertius has just reached its new home.

In spite of two not so small corrosions and some scratches, the coin is very pleasant in hand.

On the reverse you can see an unusual break in the legend.

The coin is a double die-match with BMCRE 783 (assigned to Tarraco mint).

I found another reverse die-match on ac-search.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-152463
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Domitian Virtus Dupondius - Last issue
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 07, 2019, 10:49:08 am
Hello everyone,

yesterday I uploaded to the gallery the very first issue of the type; today I have the chance to upload the very last, struck before Domitian's assassination.

A nice example of the type, with a warm golden tone.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-153149

Title: Re: Flavian gallery - 2 scarce AEs of Titus as Caesar (same obverse die?)
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on February 14, 2019, 08:58:43 am
Hello everyone.

I recently came across these two coins, both belonging to the scarce issue of 74 A.D., Vespasian ruling.

Only when I got them both in hand, I noticed that they likely share the same obverse die, the same as RIC 753 plate coin.

This fact could testify the relative rarity of the issue.

Both coin show an attractive patina.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-153287

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-153286
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Very rare Domitian denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 13, 2019, 08:06:27 am
Hello everyone,

my last arrival is a nice silver denarius belonging to the 2nd issue of 92 A.D., struck in a very tight window.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-155247
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on May 13, 2019, 08:16:20 am
Love the detail.  Especially the reverse!  Congrats!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 13, 2019, 09:59:41 am
Love the detail.  Especially the reverse!  Congrats!

Thanks Jay, it's a nice example indeed.

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on May 13, 2019, 10:11:07 am
Very nice Alberto. I have one from this rare issue issue as well but it is RIC 738. I am always on the lookout for these.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on May 13, 2019, 10:21:31 am
Very nice Alberto. I have one from this rare issue issue as well but it is RIC 738. I am always on the lookout for these.
Thanks Andrew.

This is amazing: I have all the coins of the issue with the exception of 738!

Cheers

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Titus Felicitas Sestertius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 02, 2019, 11:54:57 am
Hello everyone.

In Titus coinage left portrait sestertii are often more common than the right ones, for (at least to me) unknown reasons.

This one makes no exception.

It's the first time I add a coin of this reverse type to my collection and I especially love the Tiber patina, giving it a warm and attractive tone.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-156355
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on July 02, 2019, 12:48:01 pm
A bold coin!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on July 02, 2019, 02:59:03 pm
A bold coin!

Thanks Jay, for me handling this sestertii is a special pleasure.

Alberto
Title: A portrait of Titus as Caesar with a lot of personality
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 19, 2019, 01:07:13 pm
Hello everyone,

today I received this As of Titus struck by the mint of Rome in 77-78 A.D..

As I looked at it, I remembered that David had recently posted a coin struck during the same year, although it was struck in Lugdunum.

I thought I would also share mine, of which I love above all the expressive power of the portrait.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-158752
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on November 19, 2019, 03:51:58 pm
A lovely example Alberto. Congrats on adding this one to your collection.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 19, 2019, 04:29:47 pm
Thanks Andrew,

It's actually better than I expected based on the seller's pictures, a true gem.

Alberto



Title: Titus and Domitian: two good examples of Flavian portraiture
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 21, 2019, 10:45:06 am
Hello everyone,

today my friend the postman my postman friend handed me these two coins, which I was eager to receive.

The first one is a sestertius of Titus, indeed a common one, yet I was missing it so far. Titus large bronzes are always stylistically excellent, and this is no exception.

The second is a dupondius struck towards the end of Vespasian reign. It is a substantial improvement on the specimen already in my possession, also enhanced by a very attractive patina. My two coins share the same dies, attesting the rarity of the type.

I wish you'll love them as I do.

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-158772

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-158770
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on November 21, 2019, 05:08:41 pm
Great coins Alberto. I love the portraits on both.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on November 21, 2019, 05:18:16 pm
Thanks Andrew,

I love them too!

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery -
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 23, 2020, 10:58:29 am
Hello everyone,

as many collectors I have a strong preference for huge coins such a sestertii, nonetheless I collect small denominations too.

I find this rare quadrans of Titus as Caesar particularly applealing, showing a warm desert patina.

I thiught I could share it here.

Alberto


   
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-161613
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on March 23, 2020, 12:21:03 pm
Very nice Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on March 23, 2020, 12:42:33 pm
Agreed a very nice example.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 23, 2020, 02:37:41 pm
Thanks Jay and Andrew,

I'm glad you like the coin as much as I do.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: quadrans on March 26, 2020, 06:05:12 am
Both coins are great... +++

Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 26, 2020, 09:36:37 am
Thanks Joe,

much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: A nice Dupondius of Titus as Caesar
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 24, 2020, 06:40:59 am
Hello everyone.

I use to share rare coins here, yet I thought i'd make an exception with this juvenile Titus portrait.

The coin is not rare, but it has eye appeal because of patina, centering, reliefs.

I hope you'll like it.

Alberto


   
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-164849
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: orfew on August 24, 2020, 09:08:42 pm
That portrait is excellent. Very nice coin Alberto.
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Enodia on August 24, 2020, 09:25:42 pm
And a lovely patina too.

~ Peter
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on August 25, 2020, 04:19:32 am
Thanks Andrew and Peter for the kind compliments.

Alberto
Title: Nice and scarce As of Titus as Caesar
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 04, 2020, 09:09:43 am
Hello everyone,

I received today this nice middle bronze of Titus as Caesar under Vespasian.

I think it does a nice pair with the dupondius I posted last week, belonging to the same issue of 72 A.D.

It shows a nice portrait wit a pleasant green patina.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-165207
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on September 04, 2020, 10:24:39 am
Good portrait!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 05, 2020, 05:11:23 pm
Thanks Jay, much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: A rare pre-reform Domitian Denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 07, 2020, 12:17:33 pm
Hello everyone.

As the collection grows, it becomes more and more difficult to find missing specimens.

In fact, six months have passed since I bought another Domitian denarius.

I am therefore very pleased to have won this pretty little coin in a recent auction and to share it here.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-165300
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on September 07, 2020, 07:40:48 pm
Great find Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on September 08, 2020, 03:39:42 am
Thanks Jay,

I'm glad you like it too

Alberto
Title: Two Flavian rarities: As of Titus as Caesar and Doitian Denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on December 22, 2020, 12:46:18 pm
Hello everyone,

I'd like to share two of my latest additions, just delivered today.

The first one is a quite rare Titus Victoria Navalis As, struck on a short flan yet with all its devices and a nice patina.

The second one is a very rare Domitian Denarius of 85 A.D., struck on a large flan, nicely toned and of great style.

This last one has special significance to me, being the 2,000th Flavian related coin to enter my collection.

With this occasion I would like to wish a Merry Christmas to all Forum members.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-167189

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-167190
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Nice and rare IMP XV Domitian Denarius
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 24, 2021, 05:29:35 am
Hello everyone,

I'd like to share one of my latest additions.

It is a denarius belonging to the second issue of 88 A.D. which allows me to complete this very rare series, the first purchase of which (RIC 493) dates back to 2003: it took me 18 years to complete it.

It's a nice coin overall.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-169309
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: Parthicus Maximus on March 24, 2021, 06:16:30 am
That is a very nice example. Congrats with adding this rarity!
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on March 24, 2021, 01:47:18 pm
Thanks Parthicus,

much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Re: Flavian gallery - Nice and rare IMP XV Domitian Denarius
Post by: quadrans on April 02, 2021, 04:10:06 am
Hello everyone,

I'd like to share one of my latest additions.

It is a denarius belonging to the second issue of 88 A.D. which allows me to complete this very rare series, the first purchase of which (RIC 493) dates back to 2003: it took me 18 years to complete it.

It's a nice coin overall.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-169309


Nice find, Alberto 👍

Joe
Title: Re: Flavian gallery
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on April 02, 2021, 04:14:18 am
Thanks Joe, much appreciated.

Alberto
Title: Strong portrait and lovely patina on a common Titus As
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on June 11, 2021, 10:18:31 am
Hello everyone.

This time I would like to share a coin that is not particularly rare, but that I added with pleasure to my collection, by virtue of a beautiful style and a really nice patina.

This is an As issued by Titus during his short reign, with Aequitas on the reverse.

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=170858