CPK Posted December 22, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted December 22, 2022 Hope everyone is doing well this evening. I was recently going through some of my collection and picked out a few for new photos. This time, it's a trio of Flavian denarii. These are some of my favorite coins. The Vespasian denarius is nicely toned, surfaces a bit rough but not too bad. The portrait is masterfully done, and in fine style. It also is a slightly more interesting reverse - at least, it's different from the standard deity/personification. Finally, it possesses an interesting provenance: ex CNG, from the Kenneth Bressett Collection, and ex Bill Higgie 1986 ($3.50 😁). The Titus is probably my best portrait coin of him. I also like that his full name - "TITVS" - appears as well. It's a small thing, but I prefer that to the abbreviated "T". The reverse is in poorer shape, and gouged, but it's still okay, and anyway I largely purchased this one for the obverse portrait. The Domitian is about as run-of-the-mill as you can get - laureate head obverse, Minerva reverse. 😁 Still, it's a nice little coin, with a great portrait of the younger Flavian in fine detail. Another plus is that it was fairly inexpensive - at least compared to similar coins of his elder brother or even father. Feel free to comment and post your own Flavian silver coins! 19 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted December 22, 2022 · Patron Share Posted December 22, 2022 ...ole @David Atherton will like that!..nice silver coins of the male side of the familly..:) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AETHER Posted December 22, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 22, 2022 Nice set and excellent photos! I own a run of the mill Domitian denarii as well. Very similar to yours. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay GT4 Posted December 22, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 22, 2022 I also love the coins with Titus' name spelled out in full, but that portrait of Vespasian is fantastic! I may be out of line here, but I'll offer you $7.00 for it. That's double the 1986 price!😁 Here's a common one with Titus spelled out IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, right TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P Dolphin coiled around anchor Rome mint, 80 AD 3.09g RIC 112 (C2), BMCRE 72, RSC 309 Ex-Londinium Coins 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted December 22, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 22, 2022 Flavian coinage is also among my favorites - mainly because of excellent portraits + the variation of reverses Here are my favorites I have 2 Titus denarii with his name spelled completely. The Venus is one of my favorite all time coins (too bad the legend is not totally readable) 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted December 22, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 9 hours ago, Jay GT4 said: I also love the coins with Titus' name spelled out in full, but that portrait of Vespasian is fantastic! I may be out of line here, but I'll offer you $7.00 for it. That's double the 1986 price!😁 Here's a common one with Titus spelled out IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, right TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P Dolphin coiled around anchor Rome mint, 80 AD 3.09g RIC 112 (C2), BMCRE 72, RSC 309 Ex-Londinium Coins Ha! I'll pass. 😜 Crazy how prices have changed! I have a similar Titus denarius, but not nearly as fine as yours. That is a great expressive portrait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor LONGINUS Posted December 22, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted December 22, 2022 Great group and post, @CPK ! I also like your elegant presentation! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims,Coins Posted December 23, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 23, 2022 My Favorite Flavian Silver coin (AR Denarius) minted at Rome during the reign of TITUS in 79 A.D. Obv. IMP.TITVS.CAES.VESPASIAN.AVG.P.M.: laur. hd. r. Rev. BONVS.EVENTVS.AVGVSTI.: Bonus Eventus stg. l., holding patera and grain stalks. RSCII #25 pg.54. RICII #31 pg.120. BMC #106. DVM #8. Pleasing F, nice smooth medium gray. I like his Roman nose 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted December 23, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 10 hours ago, LONGINUS said: Great group and post, @CPK ! I also like your elegant presentation! Coming from the master of elegant presentations! Thanks for the compliment! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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