Constantius 2 ?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by 7Calbrey, May 7, 2014.

  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Hello. I am not sure that I am reading well on the obverse of this Roman coin. It could also be Constans or even Constantine. The coin weighs 2.32 g. and the reverse seems puzzling to me. I appreciate any comment. Thanks..
    Charles TR O.jpg TR S.jpg
     
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    The obverse legend reads FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C and the reverse legend should read GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS with two soldiers standing either side of two standards. I cannot make out the mintmark in exergue. I believe this to be a Constantius II, but to give you an exact attribution, I need the mintmark. Can you make out any of the letters? I think I see TR?, but I am unsure of even that.
     
  4. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Thanks BG. At least I now guess it is Constantius 2. As for the MM, it could be Antioch but I am not sure because the coin is tiny.
    Charles
     
  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    What makes you say Antioch?
     
  6. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    I think Antioch too.....SMANT
     
  7. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Man, you have better eyes than me. I could swear it looks like TR and maybe P or S.
     
  8. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    If it is Antioch it can only be RIC VII Antioch 87 or 88; however if it is Trier it could be RIC VII Trier 540 or 546.
     
  9. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Hi. If the MM is formed of 5 letters, then the third and fourth letters are A and N . Would that mean definitely Antioch? I am 90% sure about these two letters.
    Charles
     
  10. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Then, yes, Antioch.
     
  11. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    I am used to sorting through piles of coins, so it stands out a mile for me Bing.......
     
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