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A Rare Titus Judaea Capta Sestertius
Sometimes the coins come with a little mystery …
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Does this coin have a possible Colosseum connection?
Continue readingVespasian: Action Hero
It’s not often when surfing the web I come across a coin in trade and simply say “wow”. This is one of those coins. Beyond doubt one of the biggest surprise additions of the year.
Continue readingA ‘True’ Judaea Capta Coin
An Infamous Flavian Fourrée
I tend to shy away from fourrées as a general rule because of their unofficial status. However, there is one infamous fourrée type that is a must have for any serious collector of Flavian coins.
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Judaea Capta Strikes Back!
A True Judaea Capta?
Coin dealers occasionally label certain Flavian Victory types as part of the ‘Judaea Capta’ series in fairly dubious ways for promotional reasons – doing so will bring in biblical punters and other collectors who would otherwise have overlooked a piece. Not all of these Victory types are part of the series and should more appropriately be viewed in generic terms – especially if there are no legends or devices that clarifies the matter.
IMHO, this coin is one that unmistakeably is a true ‘Judaea Capta’ Victory type based on its design.
Continue readingThe Forgotten Judaea Capta Coin
Some things are worth remembering.
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