Solved: Vespasian Denarius Rome Ric² 944

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MetzKaj Valued Member Netherlands 145 Posts	Posted 08/21/2019 3:11 pm This Vespasian or Titus(?) denarius looks a bit weird. Not talking about the shine (probably electrolysis), but what's really bothering me are the extra legs and head of the cow. Or are there two cows on this coin? Romans are not my area of expertise and I am having a hard time ID"ing this one. Checked Wildwinds and acsearch, but without result. 17mm, 2.26 Grams Edited by MetzKaj 08/21/2019 5:37 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 08/21/2019 3:45 pm I don't think any ancient coin catalogue lists 'cows' - in this instance, these are described as 'oxen' ploughing (a motif more common in the provinces, sometimes called 'the founders oxen'), but alone they might be called bulls. I search both terms when trying to ID a coin like this. Beneath is COS VIII. Report this Post to the Staff
louisvillekyshop CCF Advertiser United States 1310 Posts	Posted 08/21/2019 3:47 pm VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head left. Rev: COS VIII. Two oxen yoked left. RIC² 944. Report this Post to the Staff
MetzKaj Valued Member Netherlands 145 Posts	Posted 08/21/2019 5:36 pm Thanks! :) I learn so much here. Report this Post to the Staff
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