I mainly collect Roman Imperial Coinage. I enjoy the immense variety as well as the historical context of the coinage.
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Vespasian
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head right
Reverse: Rev:COS VIII Prow right, large start above. Old ink collectors mark in exergue (123)
Diameter:
18 mm
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 3.19 g
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 3.19 g
No notes for this coin
RIC II 108, Sear 2290
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Augustus
Obverse: CAESAR AVG TRIB POTEST Barehead right
Reverse: P CARISIVS - LEG - AVGVSTI in three lines
Diameter:
27 mm
Die Orientation: 9 H
Weight: 10.48 g
Die Orientation: 9 H
Weight: 10.48 g
Ex. Harry Stewart Collection
RIC I 15a ; BMCRE 298
