Another coin ID

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Makanudo, Jul 20, 2016.

  1. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

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  3. Magnus Maximus

    Magnus Maximus Dulce et Decorum est....

    Constantine II AE-3
    Unknown mint, perhaps Lugdunum or Trier.
    Circa 321-323 CE
     
  4. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    deceptive OP-photos ... it looks like an incuse obverse (very cool)
     
  5. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    These are scans.
    I shall try to make photos.
     
  6. dougsmit

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    Many scanners do better if the coin is placed on the glass upside down. It is a matter of the relative position of the light bar and the pickup sensor. The only way to tell is try both and remember each time you used the scanner.
    http://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/scan.html
     
  7. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    Sorry for the delay.
    Here are photos of the coin.
    SAM_2450.JPG SAM_2449.JPG
     
  8. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Constantine II Caesar, Trier mint, first workshop PTR. BEATA TRANQVILLITAS VOTIS XX on altar, 322 AD

    This is not a common coin but its value is limited by the rough surfaces. From the photos, I can not say anything about its authenticity. I did not find an exact match in the RIC catalog but the period has a lot of rare minor variations and my skills with separating them could be better. The coin needs to be shown to a specialist in Constantinian coins. The demand for low grade rarities would be limited to a few specialist collectors.
     
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  9. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    Doug you are big help. Thanks!
    I am not interested in selling at this moment.
    I would like to research as much as possible though.
    In case you would like to show it to someone please go ahead. If not fine.
    I have a bunch of coins left to ask about. I hope you dont mind.
    Thanks!
     
  10. dougsmit

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  11. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    I like that coin Doug! @dougsmit
    I know roman coins are not a lucrative hobby and it doesnt bother me. Hobby is hobby.
    If I didnt know better I'd say my coin has a younger female with a long hair and a hat or a younger male with a helmet depicted on it. Irecently acquired some nice catalogues, but this period is not covered.
     
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