Constans, Phoenix from Trier

One of a couple of FEL TEMPS that arrived today. A common enough coin but another one to add to my hoard. The obverse has a few hard green encrustations which are a little distracting. The reverse has evidence of a clashed die in the fields.

Constans - AE3

Obv:- DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right,
Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Nimbate Phoenix standing right on globe
Minted in Trier; (//TRS .)
Reference:– RIC VIII Trier 234



Martin

 

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Pretty coin, I like the clashing.

 

Would you comment on the decor of your globe (as on my Arles coin)?

 

I have seen much discussion on this over the years. Most seem to believe that the globe is a representation of the cosmos. Whether the cosmos was geocentric or heliocentric is another debate.

 

Congrats on the sweet OP-addition, Martin

Here is my Constans Phoenix example ...

 

Nice coin, I've been eyeing this type for a little while now. Think I saw one on VCoins with a marking to the right of the Phoenix. May eventually pick one up.

 

Another one of the Fel Temp types I don't have. I would love to learn more about the globe as the cosmos.

 

i have rough one, the phoenix an his nimbus are the best part.

 

Nice one. Heres my Phoenix FTR from Trier.