Some really sweet LRB's

My recent buying spree is in its last few days---and then that dang wagon thing---and I have successfully purchased a variety of coins in a variety of grades and metals ranging from Greek types, scarce Emperors and very cool upgrades of my LRB's . The first LRB I will post is a perfect example, since the details are so vivid and pronounced---on the obverses of each coin---and the reverses a bit 'ordinary'....contrary to my usual preferences. With the possible exception of the first (It went a tad higher than expected with a last minute flurry of counter bids), all were easily affordable in any budget. All are attributed and purchased from HHC, but I will refrain from including that 'data' for now.

Constantine I (The Great), Constantine II, Licinius I and Victorinus:

 

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Nice LRBs Mikey Zee!

Makes me want to go buy some more myself. One of the best niches in the ancient hobby imo. Great coins with lots of detail, at reasonable if not down right cheap prices.

 

Sweet!! => those are four great new additions, Mikey-Z (congrats)

Hmmm, I do have Constantine I & II examples, but they aren't exactly similar to your new winners ... (they're merely campgates)

Oh, but I do have Licinius and Victorinus examples that are kinda in the ol' ball-park ... wanna see 'em?

Licinius-I



Victorinus

 

I ALWAYS want to see your coins, Steve!!

Wonderful examples!!!

 

Neat new additions. Think I like the Licinius the best.

Merely camp gates!

 

ahahaha *whatev* => okay, but you asked for it , my coin-friend!!



The Great!!




One of The Great's Nasty Kids

 

Nice bronzes, Mikey.

 

In many ways, I do too, He sure looks like a 'fat-boy' on that coin--perhaps he was constantly taunted as a child and decided to be a warrior to show them all up?? Just a 'theory', as Steve always seems to say

 

sweet indeed MZ, i always keep an eye out for some nice LRB. here are some of the classic LRB types i've got this year, most are respectable if not sweet.

constantine ii



valentinian i



constantine i



honorius



constantine ii again

 

Definitely 'sweet' to me---the character and ancient appearance pushes them IMHO to that level.

 

I feel like I don't bring out my Licinius (Licini?) enough, especially the "newer" of the two. So in the spirit of Mikey Zee's original post here they are with no attributions (it totally has nothing to do with me being too lazy to look it up...).:

 

Love those Licinii, Jwt.....

And, I'm NOT at all lazy...Well, maybe a tad. OK, Ok, I'm the poster-boy of lazy at this point in my life. LOL

Football begins.....and so off-line I go.

 

One of my favorite LRBs:

 

Wonderful portraits Mikey.

 

Nice => sweet coin, Jango!! (yummy)

 

Beautiful coins, Mikey - I had them on my watch list, but I was not bidding last night. I'm glad they went to you!

Mikey - check your PM.

 

Absolutely!!!!

 

These are all awesome!! Excellent condition and impeccable details...

 

I completely and wholeheartedly agree....

Thanks for all the kind words guys!!!

 

Here are a couple of my Victorinus and Licinius examples.

Victorinius; 269-270 AD
Bronze; AE Antoninianus
OBV: IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVG; Radiate draped & cuirassed bust right
REV: Pax standing Left holding branch and scepter
(RIC 118)


Licinius I; 308-324 AD
Bronze Æ Follis; 20mm/4.5g, Trier Mint
OBVERSE: IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG, laureate head right.
REVERSE: GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing left.
(RIC VII, 121)