David Atherton Posted June 14, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 14, 2023 (edited) As a specialist it is always a tremendous thrill to acquire rarities, especially those that were previously unknown. Such is the case with my latest coin! TitusÆ As, 9.10g Rome mint, 80-81 AD Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, l. Rev: VICTORIA AVGVST; S C in field; Victory adv. r., with wreath and palm RIC 247 var. (rev. legend). BMC -, BNC -. Acquired from Roman Coin Shop, May 2023. A unique and unpublished variant of the left facing portrait/Victory advancing type with the reverse legend beginning from the upper right instead of the previously recorded lower left. Although the reverse legend on this specimen is worn, the letter 'V' starting off the legend can clearly be seen below Victory's wreath. RIC II.1 co-author Ian Carradice has been notified of the piece and should assign it as a footnote to RIC 247 in the Addenda and Corrigenda (...variant with reverse legend inscribed from top right, not bottom left). Here it is in hand. A different legend orientation may seem like a minor thing, but to me it is the kind of discovery that keeps me going! Feel free to post your minor varieties. As always, thanks for looking. Edited June 19, 2023 by David Atherton 13 1 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay GT4 Posted June 15, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 15, 2023 Outstanding coin. Congrats David, a worthy coin for your collection 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrachyEnjoyer Posted June 16, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 16, 2023 Congrats. I always enjoy seeing what coins you find. This an era I know little of but I do appreciate the effort 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted June 16, 2023 · Patron Share Posted June 16, 2023 Fantastic!! I love finding unappreciated rarities at auction! Congratulations on the new acquisition! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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