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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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Hello. Due to budget constraints I am torn between these two lovely coins; I can only get one  Septimius Severus denarius  Weight, 3.94 grams Diameter 17.8mm Struck Circa 202 - 210 C.E. Vespasian denarius  Weight 18.1mm Diameter 3.30 Struck Circa. 71 C.E. Ironically both of these Emperors came out on top against their rivals in the years of 4 and 5 emperors If it were your choice what would you get ? Thanks as always. Edited by Augustus Maximus
12/07/2014 11:52 am
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Septimius Severus, what an interesting reverse!
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Pillar of the Community
 Italy
1790 Posts |
DG, I know right. It celebrates a water work project in Carthage under Severus
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Pillar of the Community
United States
513 Posts |
I would go with Severus due to that really awesome reverse. That is a very nice Vespasian though...
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Moderator
 United States
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the Septimius Severus is a very nice coin especially with that reverse type, but the Vespasian is the better coin. I would go for the Vespasian.
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Pillar of the Community
Germany
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Between the two, the Vespasian denarius is the scarcer. This is what I would go with. It is a bit too bright for my taste, but has a very nice portrait.
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
1790 Posts |
Thanks for the replies . Still on the fence but leaning toward Vespasian. Future comments would greatly help.
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Pillar of the Community
3772 Posts |
Would go with the Septimus Severus, same argument as 'Dutchgulden' - the sacrificial implements reverse can be found from a few emperors.
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Valued Member
United States
234 Posts |
That reverse on the back of that severus is amazing. I'd go with that.
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New Member
United States
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my choice would be the Vespasian denarius
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Septimius Severus for me, looks like a nice coin & great reverse topic.
You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Vespasian and a deposit on the Septimius Severus!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4964 Posts |
well, sorry AM, you're going to have to get them both.
seriously, it's a toss up and there isn't a right one or wrong one here. i'd do the vespassian, but that's because I don't have one of him. I also kind of like the surfaces a tad better. keep us posted!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd prefer the Vespasian. Those are neat priestly implements on the reverse.
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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Still on the line mates. Final decision later this week.
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