Sometimes a ‘grail coin’ can be one you previously didn’t know existed, that is part of the fun and fascinating nature of ancient coinage. Recently, I was lucky enough to come across just such a coin – an unknown denarius variety for Titus. It is not often when one can expand upon the known corpus of Roman imperial coinage, but when one does it is a thrilling feeling indeed! Fortunately for me the piece was misattributed, so I didn’t have much competition at auction. One other bidder did know what it was, I would love to know who they are.
Flavian Fanatic 