ancient| Identifying ancient Roman coins

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by shizzy, Dec 21, 2013.

  1. shizzy

    shizzy New Member

    hi
    I tried to find them by myself, but I didn't find them on any website.
    here are the coins:

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    hope you can help me
     
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Although someone here may be able to help ID the coins you've posted, it sure would be a lot easier if you post each in it's own thread. Also, each coin should be taken in better light. I believe I see a Diocletion and possibly a Quintillius. Better images will help a lot.
     
  4. shizzy

    shizzy New Member

    I have updated the pictures, please let me know on which pic you see each leader

    thank you
     
  5. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    I think, maybe...ummmm...
    1. aurelian ant - restitut orbis
    2.probus ant - pax aug
    3. Quintillus? Claudius II
    4. Aurelian - Concordia militum
    5. trajan dacia -
     
  6. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    The last looks like Severus Alexander from Nicaea (maybe)
     
  7. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Although its impossible for me to be sure, I believe the first coin looks like Valerian I, RESTITVT ORIENTIS reverse. Possibly from Antioch.
     
  8. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Number two is Probus. Possibly:
    Probus AE Antoninianus. Ticinum mint, 282 AD. VIRTVS PROBI AVG, radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield / PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing left with branch & sceptre, T to left, VXXI in ex.
     
  9. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Number 3 is more likely Claudius II, but may be Quintillus instead. I can't be sure.
     
  10. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Number four might be:
    Aurelian AE Antoninianus. Siscia Mint, Autumn 272 - early 274 AD. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA MILITVM, Aurelian standing right clasping hands with Concordia who stands left, star P, S, T or Q or P, S, T or Q star in ex.
     
  11. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Just to be certain. Every one of my attempts to identify above is a guess based on your images. I would not gamble very much that I am correct on any or all. Good luck.
     
  12. shizzy

    shizzy New Member

    you are the best! the first 4 coins are a match, but I still can't identify the last coin(numbered "1").
     
  13. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    The last coin appears to be from Nicaea, but the ruler is questionable.
     
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  14. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    Number 1 is not RESTITVT ORIENTIS as you can clearly see the RBIS
     
  15. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    Oh look I have quoted myself.......
     
  16. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    traianus.jpg I am sure I can make out RAIANUS?? maybe its just my poor eyesight...?
     
  17. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    and this around the top edge looks like ILLUSA illusaug.jpg
     
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