Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 15, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Ancient Coin Hunter said: Can't do all 12 and can't do Caesar or Augustus I believe at least. With the latter it would have to be a different denomination. So far I have Claudius, Nero, Galba, Otho, Vespasian, Titus and Domitian. That leaves a few holes. For close-to-Caesar one would need a coin of his issue Caesarion. Caligula issued no coins at all in Roman Egypt, so it would have to be from elsewhere. Edited January 15, 2023 by DonnaML 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idesofmarch01 Posted January 15, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 15, 2023 For me, Vespasian has always been the emperor of many faces: the severe portrait, the regal portrait, the friendly portrait, and the jowly old man portrait, as illustrated successively below: 17 1 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinmaster Posted January 15, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 15, 2023 23 hours ago, Octavius said: My favorite portraits of Vespasian are of him with his famous "constipated" look... I fully agree @Octavius! Finally an emperor that I own a coin from, so I can join at last this great topic!(Vespasianus, 73, RIC II.1(2).546) 18 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted January 15, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Ancient Coin Hunter said: Can't do all 12 and can't do Caesar or Augustus I believe at least. With the latter it would have to be a different denomination. So far I have Claudius, Nero, Galba, Otho, Vespasian, Titus and Domitian. That leaves a few holes. For close-to-Caesar one would need a coin of his issue Caesarion. Augustus should be easily available, although not inexpensive, unless you're trying to get ones only from Alexandria. Oh and by the way I should correct myself; I have a Vespasian tetradrachm from Antioch but not from Alexandria. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarco Posted January 16, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 16, 2023 Here are my two denarii of Vespasian. One has a great portrait, the other not so much. Both photos are from Roma Numismatics. VICTORIA AVGVSTI Denarius I really like this portrait. Vespasian, AD 69-79. AR denarius, 3.18 g, 18.7 mm, 6 h. Rome mint, AD 72. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, right. Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory, draped, advancing right, holding palm over left shoulder in left hand and with right about to place wreath on a standard set on ground. Refs: RIC 362, Sear RCV 2317. Acquired from Roma Numismatics E-Sale 59, Lot 781, 11 July 2019. Judaea Capta Denarius This is Vespasian's iconic type, but the portrait isn't so great on this one. I guess the engraver didn't know what he looked like yet. Vespasian, AD 69-79. AR denarius, 2.9 g, 17.9 mm, 6 h. Rome mint, AD 69-70. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, right. Rev: IVDAEA; Judaea seated right, in attitude of mourning; trophy, left. Refs: RIC 2, Sear RCV 2396. Acquired from Roma Numismatics E-Sale 68, Lot 996, 27 February 2020. From the collection of a Yorkshire Gentleman. 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted January 16, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 16, 2023 There is an Alexandrian Tetradrachm of Tiberius that has a Divus Augustus portrait: Köln 48; Dattari (Savio) 78; K&G 5.10; RPC I 5089; Emmett 60.7 (R1). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted January 16, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, Edessa said: There is an Alexandrian Tetradrachm of Tiberius that has a Divus Augustus portrait: Köln 48; Dattari (Savio) 78; K&G 5.10; RPC I 5089; Emmett 60.7 (R1). Yes I thought of that too, shortly after posting my reply! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted January 16, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 16, 2023 28 minutes ago, CPK said: Yes I thought of that too, shortly after posting my reply! Well then there you go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvk Posted January 16, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/14/2023 at 5:07 PM, Octavius said: My favorite portraits of Vespasian are of him with his famous "constipated" look... I find those portraits most align with reality. My favourite description of Vespasian is as follows: "Short and thick-set. Bald, with a residue of coarse and crinkly hair. Shrewd eyes brightened by a twinkle. Hooked nose, receding mouth, and nutcracker jaw. A face Italians of later age would caricature as "punchinello" and the English would call "punch". So for looks, one would have to award Vespasian low marks. For polish and social graces, zero. For imagination and innovative thinking, nothing very memorable. But for realism, for common sense, 10/10. A rock like man. Steady, reliable, and Roman." - Odyssey 10 hours ago, Prieure de Sion said: Fantastic portrait on the Mars reverse. 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted January 16, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 Time for Titus! The elder son of Vespasian was a popular and well-liked Emperor, but his unfortunate reign was plagued (literally) with disaster and misfortune, and ended after just a couple years when Titus fell ill and died in A.D. 81. His coins are not scarce, but they are pricier than his father's or younger brother's. The personal history of Titus - as the infamous general who sacked Jerusalem in A.D. 70 - plus the fact that it was during his reign that Mt. Vesuvius erupted, burying (and preserving) the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum mean that Titus's coins are usually in high demand. Here is my favorite: Let's see your favorite portrait coins of Titus! 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims,Coins Posted January 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 17, 2023 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. Silver Coin (AR Denarius) minted at Rome during the reign of Titus in 79 A.D. Obv. T.CAESAR.VESPASIANVS. Laur. hd. r. Rev. ANNONA.AVG.: Annona seated l., l. hand holding holding bundle of corn-ears on lap, r. arm resting on stool. RCS #831. RICII #218 pg.39. DVM #6 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted January 17, 2023 · Patron Share Posted January 17, 2023 Titus time!! Titus as Caesar, AD 69-79. Roman AR Denarius, 3.27 g, 18.5 mm, 6 h. Rome, AD 76. Obv: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN, laureate head right. Rev: COS V, Eagle standing front on garlanded altar, thunderbolt in claws, wings open, head left. Refs: RIC.191a; RIC2.861; BMCRE 191; CBN 166; RSC.59a; RCV 2438. 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay GT4 Posted January 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 17, 2023 IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM Laureate head of Titus right TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P Capricorn left, globe below Reverse based on the coinage of Augustus Rome 79 CE 3.06g RIC 20 (R2) 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 20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted January 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2023 On 1/15/2023 at 9:21 PM, rvk said: I find those portraits most align with reality. My favourite description of Vespasian is as follows: "Short and thick-set. Bald, with a residue of coarse and crinkly hair. Shrewd eyes brightened by a twinkle. Hooked nose, receding mouth, and nutcracker jaw. A face Italians of later age would caricature as "punchinello" and the English would call "punch". So for looks, one would have to award Vespasian low marks. For polish and social graces, zero. For imagination and innovative thinking, nothing very memorable. But for realism, for common sense, 10/10. A rock like man. Steady, reliable, and Roman." - Odyssey Fantastic portrait on the Mars reverse. My Bust of Vespasian (copy of course!) 16 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted January 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2023 selection of Titus portraits as Caesar as well as Augustus... 15 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Germanicus Posted January 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 17, 2023 52 minutes ago, Octavius said: selection of Titus portraits as Caesar as well as Augustus... Incredible! 🤘 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2023 Titus Titus AR-Denar Obv.: IMP TITUS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM, Laureate head right Rev.: TRP IX IMP XV COS VIII PP, Throne with round back and corn ears Ref.: Kankelfitz 30, RIC¹ 24a, RIC² 122 16 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted January 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2023 I don't have that many coins of Titus that choosing a favorite would be difficult. Anyway I love this lively portrait and the dolphin on the reverse Titus, Denarius - Rome mint, 80 CE IMP TITUS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM, Laureate bust of Titus right TRP IX IMP XV COS VIII PP, Dolphin entwined around anchor 3.56 gr Ref : RIC # 26a, RCV # 2517, Cohen # 309 Q 15 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted January 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 17, 2023 Titus is one of my favorite emperors. My first ever sestertius was a Titus... 24 g 33 mm, AD 80-81 IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII, head of Titus, laureate, right / FELICIT PVBLIC S C, Felicitas standing left, holding sceptre and cornucopiae RIC 143 ... and my first denarius I ever bought individually Titus AD 79-81. Rome. Denarius AR /20 mm., 2,43 g. T CAESAR VESPASIANVS, head of Titus, laureate, right / IMP XIII, sow left, with three piglets. RIC 2 2nd edition Vespasian 986 One of my favorite denarii is, of course, a Titus Titus AD 79-81. Rome Denarius AR 17 mm, 2,53 g AD 79 RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 34; Old RIC II Titus 9; RSC 268 Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, head of Titus, laureate, right / Rev: TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P, Venus standing right, resting on column, holding helmet and spear Here is another one I like a lot Titus, as Caesar AD 76-78. Rome. Denarius AR. 18 mm, 3,28 g AD 76 T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN, head of Titus, laureate, right / COS V, Eagle with wings spread, standing front on cippus, head left RSC 59a; RIC 191a; RIC2 861; ex Ryro 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapphnwn Posted January 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2023 Denarius of Titus as Caesar Antioch 72-73 AD Obv Bust right laureate draped and cuirassed seen from back Rv Neptune standing left foot on globe. RIC 1561 RPC 1933 3.32 grms 19 mm Photo by W. Hansen I always thought that this image of Titus was one of his mostimpressive 16 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 17, 2023 Titus Flavius Vespasianus as Caesar under his father Vespasianus Denarius of the Roman Imperial Period 77/78 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 18.5mm; Weight: 3.51g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 948; Provenance: Ex Stacks & Bowers Numismatics USA; Pedigree: From the Martineit Family Collection of Ancient and World Coins; Obverse: Head of Titus, laureate, right. The Inscription reads: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS for Titus Caesar Imperator Vespasianus; Reverse: Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak round waist, standing left, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left. The Inscription reads: COS VI for Consul Sextum (Consul for the sixth time). Titus Flavius Vespasianus as Caesar under Vespasianus Denarius of the Roman Imperial Period 77/78 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 19mm; Weight: 3.47g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 972; Provenance: Ex InAsta Numismatico San Marino; Obverse: Head of Titus, laureate, right. The Inscription reads: T CAESAR VESPASIANVS for Titus Caesar Vespasianus; Reverse: Annona, draped, seated left on throne, feet on stool, holding on her lap a sack of corn-ears open, holding the ties in her hands. The Inscription reads: ANNONA AVG for Annona Augusti (Imperial grain supply). Titus Flavius Vespasianus as Caesar under Vespasianus Denarius of the Roman Imperial Period 76 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 18.5mm; Weight: 3.24g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 872; Obverse: Head of Titus, laureate, right. The Inscription reads: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS for Titus Caesar Imperator Vespasianus; Reverse: Eagle with wings spread, standing front on low garlanded base, head left, holding thunderbolt in claws. The Inscription reads: COS V for Consul Quintum (Consul for the fifth time). Titus Flavius Vespasianus as Imperator Titus Caesar divi Vespasiani filius Vespasianus Augustus. Denarius of the Roman Imperial Period 80 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 19mm; Weight: 3.39g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 112; Provenance: Ex Nomisma Numismatico San Marino; Obverse: Head of Titus, laureate, right. The Inscripotion reads: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M for Imperator Titus Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Pontifex Maximus (Imperator Titus Caesar Vespasian, Augustus, high priest); Reverse: Dolphin coiled around anchor. The Inscription reads: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P for Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Quintum Decimum, Consul Octavum, Pater Patriae (Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, Imperator for the 15th time, consul for the eighth time, father of the nation). Titus Flavius Vespasianus as Imperator Titus Caesar divi Vespasiani filius Vespasianus Augustus Denarius of the Roman Imperial Period 80 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 19mm; Weight: 3.23g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 115; Provenance: Ex Stacks & Bowers Rare Coin Galleries, USA; Obverse: Head of Titus, laureate, right. The Inscription reads: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M for Imperator Titus Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Pontifex Maximus (Imperator Titus Caesar Vespasian, Augustus, high priest); Reverse: Elephant, cuirassed, left. The Inscription reads: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P for Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Quintum Decimum, Consul Octavum, Pater Patriae (Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, Imperator for the 15th time, consul for the eighth time, father of the nation). Divus Titus under Trajanus Decius Antoninianus of the Roman Imperial Period 250/251 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 22mm; Weight: 4.00g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC IV Trajan Decius 81; Provenance: Ex Dr. Gernot Heirnich Collection; Obverse: Head of Divus Titus, radiate, right. The Inscription reads: DIVO TITO for Divo Tito (To the divine Titus); Reverse: Eagle, with open wings, standing front on bar, head right. The Inscription reads: CONSECRATIO for Consecratio (Consecration). 15 1 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted January 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2023 Titus as Caesar Denarius, 75Rome. Silver, 18x20mm, 3.07g. Head of Titus, as Caesar, laureate, right; T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN. Pax, naked to waist, seated left, holding olive branch extended in right hand, left hand in lap; PONTIF TR P COS IIII (RIC II, Vespasian 783). From the Westbury Sub Mendip (Somerset) Hoard 2016, Portable Antiquities Scheme: SOM-F1847A. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc9 Posted January 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 17, 2023 3 of my of my favorit Titus coins : IMP TITUS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M head laur. r. TRP VIIII IMP XIIII COS VIII P P A.D.79, 2.21 gr, 18.41 mm, RIC II 22, Denarius T CAESAR VESPASIANUS : laureate head right IMP XIII : Saw with 3 piglets left, 2,69 gr RIC II 986 DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS : Head laur. r. S C , two carricorns above globe, schield inscribed with SC in between. 17.30 mm, 3.54 gr, Denarius , A.D. 79 - 81, RIC II 63 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted January 17, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 17, 2023 Titus, once again a tetradrachm of Alexandria. Titus, A.D. 79-81 Billon Tetradrachm, 25mm, 9.3 grams, 12h EGYPT, Alexandria. Year 3 = A.D. 81 Obverse: AVTOK TITOY KAIE OVEEPAEIANOY EEB; Laureate head right. Reverse: OMO-NOIA; Homonoia seated left, holding out branch, LT in lower left field. Reference: RPC 2467; Dattari 423 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limes Posted January 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2023 I have two coins of Titus: Caesar: Augustus: 16 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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