Need help reading this Roman coin..

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by KirkCumberland, Jun 14, 2017.

  1. KirkCumberland

    KirkCumberland Active Member

    I'm working on this coin..I guess my eyes are getting weaker..Any hints? A.jpg B.jpg
     
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  3. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Tough one. I can only make out for sure the letters CON on the flan at 11:00 clock, so I'd guess it's a Constantinian bronze, of Constantine or his sons.
     
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  4. KirkCumberland

    KirkCumberland Active Member

    I thought so too..Constantius or one of them
     
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  5. Victor_Clark

    Victor_Clark all my best friends are dead Romans Dealer

  6. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    One other thing that is a bit weird is the apparent line around the eyes, looks like eyeliner almost. I guess wear and tear does interesting things to coins.
     
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  7. Pellinore

    Pellinore Well-Known Member

    Well, it's an unofficial, or barbaric coin, a contemporary imitation for local use. The designer of this coin probably was less skilled or not interested in manufacturing a perfect imitation of the imperial coin.
     
  8. Victor_Clark

    Victor_Clark all my best friends are dead Romans Dealer

    that is actually the Siscian style for this issue, though this unofficial issue does not get it quite right.
     
  9. Pellinore

    Pellinore Well-Known Member

    Quite! Siscia has a distinctive, 'Celtic' style in its Constantinic coins.
     
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