Thread: Ancient Roman Coin- Any Information?

Hi all,
I have a Roman Coin and know next to nothing about it or it's value. Can anyone help. Two photos attached. Foton99

Arcadius 378-383 AD. D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield, Hand of God above holding wreath / GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor standing facing, head left, holding standard & resting shield at side, bound captive seated on ground to left, head right, CONG* in ex.

I think

Originally Posted by randygeki

Arcadius 378-383 AD. D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield, Hand of God above holding wreath / GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor standing facing, head left, holding standard & resting shield at side, bound captive seated on ground to left, head right, CONG* in ex.

I think

CON = Constantinople mint and gamma = third workshop

It is not a rare coin but one of few showing God (Hand) so it may be more popular than some but this worn and scratched so it is not very expensive. I'd guess it is worth what you were willing to pay and no more. There is no market guide for low grade, damaged and common ancients so they sell for what the traffic will bear.

thnak you both for your responses. The info is appreciated. Though not worth much, it will make for a nice piece of history for my grand children. regards. Foton99

Originally Posted by Foton99

thnak you both for your responses. The info is appreciated. Though not worth much, it will make for a nice piece of history for my grand children. regards. Foton99

You're right about that.

I don't know much about coins but have been reading and reading for the past few months to learn more. Although I own no ancient coins, they're the most interesting for me to look at and read about. Ancient history has always been an interest of mine so seeing some of the depictions on the coins is amazing. Before long I'll probably end up buying select ones.

Rather a nice piece of History to hand down to the grandkids