I came for the rarity … but stayed for the portrait. The provenance didn’t hurt either.
Continue readingA Titus Victory Sestertius
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I came for the rarity … but stayed for the portrait. The provenance didn’t hurt either.
Continue readingIt was with great pleasure I was able to obtain this Flavian grail a couple of weeks ago. It’s not everyday that one comes across such a coin!
Continue readingCoin 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 readingToday I discuss one of my favourite coins!
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