Ancients => Theodosius I => my final contestant

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by stevex6, Dec 14, 2016.

  1. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Well, I figured that I'd try to score myself one more sweet Roman ruler ... then I spotted this cool ol' LRB, so I jumped at it!!

    This is my very first Theo pickup ... I thought it had fairly good eye appeal

    Oh, and yes => it is my 3rd Alexandrian example of the day!! (big finish)


    Theodosius I. Æ22. Alexandria, 1st officina
    AD 379-395
    Struck AD 383-388
    Diameter: 22 mm
    Weight: 5.10 grams
    Obverse: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
    Reverse: Emperor standing right, holding signum and globe, his left foot on captive seated right, looking back at emperor
    Reference: ALEA. RIC IX 18b; LRBC 2894

    Theodosius I AE22.jpg


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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Nice example, Steve.

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    Theodosius I (379 - 395 A.D.)
    Bronze AE2
    O: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
    R: GLORIA ROMANORVM, Theodosius standing left, head right, standard in right, globe in left, ANTA in ex.
    Antioch
    4.67g
    20.6mm
    RIC IX 68b
     
  4. Ajax

    Ajax Well-Known Member

    Very nice you had an awesome day man. No Theodosius for me to share
     
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  5. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Thanks guys ... oh, and that's a sweet example, Mat (thanks for posting it)

    :rolleyes:
     
  6. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Great SCORE @stevex6 ! 3 in one fell-swoop!

    I have a Theo AND his Wife!

    RI Theodosius I 379-395 CE AE 18mm Concordia Obv-Rev.jpg
    RI Theodosius I 379-395 CE AE 18mm Concordia

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    RI Aelia Flaccilla w Theodosius I 373-388 CE 21mm 5-7g Victory Christogram shield Antioch RIC IX 61
     
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  7. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Gorgeous ... I had that sweetie on my vcoins watch-list for a while (great Aelia Flaccilla)

    :rolleyes:
     
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  8. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    WOW!! What a fantastic reverse on that AE-24 of Theodosius!! And the obverse ain't too shabby either!
     
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  9. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    man, it's been a long time since i picked up a theodosius coin! had to go back in the archives 3 years to find one...and it's kind of a turd!

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    that's a nice one stevex, i'll put a "nice theodosius LRB style you don't have yet" on the 2017 list.
     
  10. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    :rolleyes:

    Look at that fricken table, my ol' coin-friend ...

    => man, if that nasty wood could talk, eh?
     
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  11. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Another great coin and an LRB at that little bro.
     
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  12. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Thanks

    Hey, please strut your stuff, Big-bro ... you must have this guy, no?
     
  13. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Since you asked:
    Theodosius I 7.jpg Theodosius I 5.jpg Theodosius I 2.jpg Theodosius I 6.jpg
     
  14. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Fantastic detail, congrats.
     
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  15. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    :rolleyes:

    Thanks, fellas

    => please keep 'em comin'
     
  16. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    That coin is a real looker, especially the reverse. Nice!

    My AE2 of Big Theo comes from the other side of the tracks, but I like the freakishly large paw he's raising on the reverse.


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  17. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Ahahah => yup, I love the big hands (awesome)
     
  18. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Oh wow. I love that detail of his face on the rev. Very cool addition!

    This is the best I have.
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  19. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

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    AE II
    Constantinople mint, A.D. 383-388
    Obv: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
    Rev: GLORIA RO-MANORVM - Emperor, standing on galley, facing right, holding globe; Victory at helm
    CONA in exergue; T in left field
    RIC 79(b)
    21mm, 5.3g
     
  20. Aethelred

    Aethelred The Old Dead King

    Nice coins in this Thread! I am looking for a nice Theodosius to fill an empty hole in my collection, this is inspiration .
     
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    Pishpash Well-Known Member

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