what are these ancient coins?

please help me to identify these ancient coins. I have always wondered what they are.

 

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and this;

 

and this;

 

DJ: Sorry, I can't tell from the images what they are. Maybe if you take them out of the cards and try to photograph them again without the glare of the plastic. If they are ancient, trust me, they will not be hurt by your holding them in your hands.

 

The last coin you posted looks like a Constantine or Constantius II campgate. Fairly common coin, but try re-photographing for a clearer image.

 

and this;

 

Okay. Sorry. I got a bit carried away when i got my shipment of like 600 flips and then realized i forgot to photograph a few of the coins untill after casing like 100. Lol. I'll take em out and re-photograph now.

 

okay, here they are;

 

=> awesome job, showing far better photos (good luck with your coins, Dj Shift)


... x, y, campgate, z ...

Yah sadly, I am probably one of the worst at attributing coins .... ummm, but I am one of the best at saying "wow, cool coins"

:thumb:

 

Thank you!

 

DJ: I'll take a look later if no one has stepped up by then. The first coin, however, is not ancient

 

Okay. Thank you!

And not ancient? Oh. I thought it looked old but you may be right. All i can really see is a few fleur de lises and a crown above them.

 

The only one I can make out is the first coin in post 9. Constantine II, Campgate type, Heraclea mint.

 

good job, JA

I hope that your weekend is goin well (thanks)

 

Thank you!

is the star to the left of the campgate building what tells the mint? Because i wasn't seeing that star on any others on google untill after you told me the mint.

 

I believe the coin in box 9 to be roman emperor Valens the reverse is Emperor dragging captive (GLORIA ROMANORVM) RIC 19

 

I'm not sure what that star means. The mintmark is in exegue: SMHepsilon, meaning SACRA MONETA HERACLEA, fifth officina.

LRBs are frequently sprinkled with all sorts of control marks, whose meanings are lost to us.

 

I believe you're right Ripley. Now that you point it out, I see DN VALENS on the obverse.

 

Thank you!

what does RIC 19 mean though?