new ancients, need help with attribution

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by swish513, Jul 14, 2011.

  1. swish513

    swish513 Penny & Cent Collector

    i found these in an antique store this afternoon. i need some help attributing them. thanks in advance.

    first coin: (with what i think the attribution is)

    constantius ii, ae, 18mm
    obv: diademed, draped, and curiassed bust facing right. DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG
    rev: soldier spearing fallen horseman, horseman with raised left arm. FEL TEMP REPARTIO. ASIS in exergue.
    (ric viii 350)

    constantinius ii ae3.jpg

    second coin:

    constantius ii, ae, 14mm
    obv: diademed, draped, and curiassed bust facing right. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
    rev: two soldiers, one standard, "o" in standard. GLORIA EXERCITVS. TRΓ in exergue.

    constantinius ii ae4.jpg
     
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  3. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I suspect the second is mintmark TRP rather than gamma. Trier used ordinal abbreviations P=Primus, S=Secundus T=Tertius rather than Greek numerals.
     
  4. swish513

    swish513 Penny & Cent Collector

    i wasn't aware of that. thank you!
     
  5. swish513

    swish513 Penny & Cent Collector

    someone correct me if i am wrong with this, but i believe the 1st coin was struck between 337 and 361, while constantius was augustus. the 2nd coin was struck between 324 and 337, while constantius was caesar. am i correct?
     
  6. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Yes, Constantine I never shared the title Augustus with his children but the three boys assumed it immediately on dad's death in 337.
     
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