Another Vespasian dynastic sestertius

[FlaviusDomitianus]

Hello everyone.

The coin that I'm uploading today it's not new, since it's been in my collection for over 15 years.

I thought it deserved a new photo, especially for its beautiful green patina.

The reverse is very close to that of David's example, in my opinion.

Kind regards

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-155808

[Jay GT4]

Amazing coin Alberto!

[FlaviusDomitianus]

Thanks Jay for your kind compliments.

Alberto

[orfew]

I love these dynastic coins. A beauty Alberto.

[FlaviusDomitianus]

Thanks Andrew, it's a fascinating type indeed.

Alberto

[Meepzorp]

Hi FD,

Nice coin!

Meepzorp

[FlaviusDomitianus]

Thanks Meepzorp

much appreciated

Alberto

[Tacitus]

It really looks like it says DES IT no DES II

[FlaviusDomitianus]

It really looks like it says DES IT no DES II

You're absolutely right Tacitus, thanks for pointing it out!

My file was fifteen years old and I didn't check again carefully the legend.

I've corrected it now.

Alberto

[Tacitus]

What does the DES IT stand for?

[curtislclay]

COS DES IT = designated consul for the second time.

A second consulship had been voted, but not yet entered into. Sort of like the U.S. president elect between election day and his swearing in in January.

[Tacitus]

Thanks Curtis.   
Would this be one of the instances where the Consulship was only a month long or some other short period?  Or was this a year long term?  If year long, was there a period in between or was it in between his consulships?

[curtislclay]

Consulships were generally shorter than a full year under the empire, so that more senators could attain the honor of holding that office.