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Offline David Atherton

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Germania Capta COTD
« on: August 24, 2019, 10:10:25 pm »
I finally was able to acquire a decent example of this iconic Flavian type. https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-157529

As an added bonus, it's a rare variant!

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Re: Germania Capta COTD
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2019, 10:44:38 pm »
Very nice catch David.

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Re: Germania Capta COTD
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2019, 07:26:50 am »
Very nice catch David.

Thanks Andrew! It really is much better in hand.


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Re: Germania Capta COTD
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2019, 08:21:45 am »
Really nice!  Nothing beats 1st century sestertii!

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Re: Germania Capta COTD
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2019, 01:42:04 pm »
Great portrait...

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Re: Germania Capta COTD
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2019, 07:09:34 pm »
Thanks everyone for the kind comments!

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Re: Germania Capta COTD
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2019, 06:06:22 am »
That does look most impressive! Yet another great piece in your excellent collection David.

Best regards,
Steve

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Re: Germania Capta COTD
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2019, 05:57:33 am »
Quote from: gallienus1 on August 28, 2019, 06:06:22 am
That does look most impressive! Yet another great piece in your excellent collection David.

Best regards,
Steve

Thanks for the kind words Steve.

And yes, it is most impressive in hand!

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Re: Germania Capta COTD
« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2019, 03:16:15 am »
interesting and rare  +++

Nice coin
Congrats David

 

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