Divo Constantio

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by YOC, Jan 25, 2016.

  1. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    This coin appeared under thick encrustation in a batch my lad and I cleaned today...



    CLEANING JAN 2016 012.JPG CLEANING JAN 2016 013.JPG
    Posthumous half follis of Constantius I
    2.1g 17mm
    RIC VII 206
    OBV. DIVOCONSTANTIOOPTIMP
    REV. REQUIES OPT . MER (emperor seated holding short sceptre)
    PTR IN EX.
    318AD
     
    YOC, Jan 25, 2016
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  3. Valentinian

    Valentinian Well-Known Member

    That DIVO CONSTANTIO is remarkably nice!
     
    Valentinian, Jan 25, 2016
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  4. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Wow. Nice! :wideyed:

    Not your everyday LRB.
     
    John Anthony, Jan 25, 2016
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  5. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    Thanks Valentinian and JA, I was expecting another Gloria Exercitus....it was a nice surprise!
     
    YOC, Jan 25, 2016
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  6. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    That's a superb example, especially considering it's from an 'uncleaned' batch!!
     
    Mikey Zee, Jan 25, 2016
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  7. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    MZ took the word right out of my mouth. +1
     
    chrsmat71, Jan 25, 2016
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  8. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    +1. Excellent!
     
    Bing, Jan 25, 2016
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  9. Paul M.

    Paul M. Well-Known Member

    Great coin and a great cleaning job. :)
     
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  10. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    A very excellent coin!
     
    randygeki, Jan 25, 2016
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  11. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys. ...... I took my time with it when I saw it was in a different league to most in the pile.
     
    YOC, Jan 26, 2016
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  12. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Do you have a before picture? Looks great by the way.
     
    Jwt708, Jan 26, 2016
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  13. JBGood

    JBGood Collector of coinage Supporter

    Great detail! Thanks for sharing it!
     
    JBGood, Jan 26, 2016
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  14. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    Sadly no... It was just muddy with green crust
     
    YOC, Jan 26, 2016
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  15. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Well it looks great.
     
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