Just Added This Rare Augustus Denarius

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orfew Pillar of the Community Canada 1269 Posts	Posted 06/23/2019 5:45 pm I have been looking for one of these for 2 years. I already have the Tiberius quadriga denarius. Since I found out about this Augustus I have wanted one because it features Tiberius as Caesar in the quadriga on the reverse. The interesting thing about the coin I bought is that it is misattributed. The description on Naville claims it is RIC 222 (R). However, if you look closely you can see that 2 of the horses are looking in the opposite direction. The coin is in fact RIC 224 (R2). Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 06/23/2019 7:05 pm Congratulations on find this rare coin. I no longer collect Roman coins but I would still love to add this one to my collection. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34401 Posts	Posted 06/23/2019 7:08 pm Quote: 2 of the horses are looking in the opposite direction. Yes interesting coin--any idea on why the die was cut in this way? "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
t360 Pillar of the Community United States 2703 Posts	Posted 06/23/2019 7:22 pm great coin, congratulations! Report this Post to the Staff
Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 06/23/2019 7:49 pm Nice coin orfew !.. The fact the horses are looking in different diretions (like horses do)..has more movement and really makes the picture more lifelike...Whereas the Tiberius you acquired a couple of years ago (I think) although rare and a great looking coin too is much more simplified... Super coin congrats on the new addition.......Paul Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 06/23/2019 8:03 pm That is a sweet find. Congratulations. Report this Post to the Staff
orfew Pillar of the Community Canada 1269 Posts	Posted 06/23/2019 10:57 pm Thanks to all for the kind comments. @Spence I have no idea why the dies were cut this way.For RIC 222 all the horses are looking ahead. Was this an adjustment by a couple of engravers, or was there some imperial influence? Interesting to think about but we will never know for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34401 Posts	Posted 06/24/2019 06:38 am Yes well I agree with @palouche that for sure it makes the scene look more life-like. I was just wondering if there was a deeper meaning like a political undertone. "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
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