A Great Portrait Coin Of Vespasian!

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caesar77 Valued Member United States 356 Posts	Posted 09/07/2016 4:39 pm When the smoke had cleared one man emerged victorious and was appointed the newest Emperor of Rome. This coin, something I have wanted for years represents the kind of general who would now lead the Empire. The Roman people via this coin were introduced to the General that had crushed a rebellion that threatened the Pax Romana Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.20 g, 6h). "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early AD 70. Laureate head right / IVDAEA in exergue, trophy; to right, Judaea seated right in attitude of mourning, head resting in hand. RIC II 2; Hendin 1479; RSC 226. Good VF, toned, a few shallow scratches Edited by caesar77 09/07/2016 4:39 pm Report this Post to the Staff

FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3444 Posts	Posted 09/07/2016 4:55 pm Was that from today's auction ? Very nice coin ....... Vespasian seems to be the flavor of the month ! I am waiting on two of them myself. Bronze though of course. Waiting waiting waiting ....... Report this Post to the Staff
caesar77 Valued Member United States 356 Posts	Posted 09/07/2016 5:05 pm Yes, via CNG! Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 09/07/2016 5:27 pm Great portrait, congrats. Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3444 Posts	Posted 09/07/2016 6:42 pm Looked familiar I scooped the Caligula & Rhoemetalces III for a very nice price ! The first century will always be #1 !!! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34431 Posts	Posted 09/07/2016 6:47 pm nice pick-up! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 09/07/2016 7:11 pm Excellent pick-up. Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 09/07/2016 7:32 pm A very strong and forceful portrait, indeed. Coupled with the abjectly themed reverse, there was a quite clear message being sent: this emperor wasn't someone to be trifled with. From the standpoint of wear (at least with regard to the high relief obverse), I'd rate it nearer the apex of the grading range than you suggest. Colligo ergo sum Edited by Lucky Cuss 09/07/2016 11:48 pm Report this Post to the Staff
orfew Pillar of the Community Canada 1269 Posts	Posted 09/08/2016 10:56 am @Caesar77 Very nice coin with a great portrait. Report this Post to the Staff
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