I know our fellow member Eng (John) recently posted some coins with heads on a platter, but I had this one coming in the mail and didn't want to post it till I had it in hand. It is well centered, has good detail, and a beautiful green patina. MAXIMINUS II DAIA AE Follis OBVERSE: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS PF AVG, laureate head right REVERSE: GENI-O-AVGVSTI, Genius standing left, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding head of Serapis and cornucopiae. X-A across fields; ALE in ex. Struck at Alexandria 312 AD 4.83g, 21mm RIC VI 149b Ex Spink
Awesome coin jw, love that green patina, with great details, head in hand... Glad i'm not the only head hunter around here, I'm going to post mine.. Maximinus ll 309 -313..AD.. Rev. Genius standing left ,holding head of Serapis.. 20mm x 5.01 g.
Thanks for the coin compliments. In true Bing fashion, I was able to procure this coin at well below my budget. In fact, I was surprised at the low price. Before anyone can ask, I paid a paltry $12. I'm actually kinda proud when I can find good deals like this.
Good job! Perhaps when beginners ask, we should stop suggesting those little 'late Romans' and start suggesting $12 hefties like this.
Bing => it's nice to see you back in the swing, ol man!! (congrats) Yah, posting this coin never gets old ... Maximinus II AE Follis Date: 308 AD Diameter: 24.3 mm Weight: 8.2 grams Obverse: GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES - Laureate bust of Maximinus II Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCITVS - Mars in military dress, holding transverse spear, shield and trophy over shoulder. X in l. field, B/K in right field References: RIC 83
Thanks JA. The drought may be over, but it's only coming in a trickle. Being on a wife imposed strict budget is requiring me to search for good deals like this one. I have three more coins on the way, all costing about the same or less than this coin. They're not the stunners that AJ, Steve, Martin, Doug and others procure, but at least I'm getting my toes a little wet once again.
Yeah, well...it's all relative. Meanwhile, I'm spending top dollar on Nabataeans that will never look half as good as your $12 coins. It just goes to show that beauty isn't a necessary ingredient of numismatics.
Well, luckily for all of us => one man's beauty, is another man's .... I love all coins ... keep-up the awesome coining, gang!!
Good to see you back in the buying mode Bing! I need to follow your lead and get coins as handsome as that one for $12! In fact I just bought a couple relatively cheap Urbs Roma on the bay tonight. I'll share them with the group when they arrive. None as low as twelve bucks though. Well done.
Thanks. I have to be very frugal these days. Not because I don't have the money, but it's wife imposed. I guess she figures I got a little carried away last year. I also have three more coins on the way, all of which are in the same general price range. When I have them in hand I will post them.
