Unknown Roman? coin. Help needed, please?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Topcat7, Jan 14, 2016.

  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    I have this (tiny) Roman? coin that I cannot 'attribute'. Is ther anyone who may be able to see something in this coin that would help, me, please?
    (Is that a letter behind the head on the obv.?)
    Does anyone own a coin similar to this?

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  3. GregH

    GregH Well-Known Member

    The reverse *might* be three emperors standing. In which case it's a coin of Honorius or Arcadius or Theodosius II.

    The only thing I can tell you for certain is it's from the 4th to early 5th century. Some coins just can't be precisely attributed.
     
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  4. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    It may be a GLORIA ROMANORUM of Honorius or Theodosius II.

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    image from Tesorillo

    I know little about LRB but find Tesorillo's website is a great help for these. You can search by reverse types and there are handy cut-out drawing of the devices to help you choose. For the "two emperors standing, holding spear and supporting between them a globe", see this page: http://www.tesorillo.com/aes/048/048i.htm

    As Greg said, it could also be the "three emperors standing" since the middle emperor is depicted as shorter (or farther away), leaving only the head showing on a very worn coin.
     
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  5. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Sorry, should have said AE 13mm., and 1.3 gm.,
    Thank-you, Greg, TIF,.
    I did consider the 'Three Emperors' but the middle guy is just too short on my coin for that, (in my opinion), but I really like the GLORIA ROMANORUM reference. I think that there is a big chance there.
    (Silly me - you named them already. Forgive me my 'senior moments'.)

    I am going with 'Similar to' VanMeter 39a (Unclear mint).
     
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  6. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    That is a fascinating link, thank you @TIF !
     
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  7. GregH

    GregH Well-Known Member

    How did I not know about this site? Thanks TIF!
     
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  8. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Thanks TIF !!!:rolleyes::)
     
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  9. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I think TIF has it right.
     
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