some budget horseman

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by randygeki, Nov 9, 2017.

  1. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Got a few more FH for the hoard :D

    This one, of Gallus, has the rare R-E legend split. The horsemans style is interest as well as the curly tail of the horse (though not too uncommon of features).
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    This one, another Galus (w/ LXXII on rev. left), was only a few bucks. I didn't think I'd even win it with such a low bid.
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    I picked up the last one, rare in RIC, because it was a die match for one I have.
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  3. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Nice...is the E at one o'clock onthe top one?
     
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  4. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Thanks

    Yeah. FEL TEMP R-EPARATIO
     
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  5. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Nice man! So how many are you at now?
     
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  6. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    Nice ones.

    I am always on the look out for sleeper LXXII coins. They do turn up but there are several out there that seem to be at a high premium (particularly the Chi-Rho versions).

    Here are my Gallus LXXII so far... all were low ball bids....

    Siscia

    Obv:– DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C, Bare, bust draped and cuirassed right; A behind bust
    Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who is bare headed, reaching back towards the emperor
    Minted in Siscia (LXXII | _ // *ASIS crescent),
    Reference:– RIC VIII Siscia 335 (C).

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    Aquileia

    Obv:– DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C, Bare, bust draped and cuirassed right; A behind bust
    Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who is bare headed, reaching backwards
    Minted in Aquileia (LXXII | S | _ // AQS),
    Reference:– RIC VIII Aquileia 194 (C).

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    Obv:– DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C, Bare, bust draped and cuirassed right; A behind bust
    Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who is bare headed, reaching backwards
    Minted in Aquileia (LXXII | Wreath | _ // AQS),
    Reference:– RIC VIII Aquileia 198 (C).

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  7. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Some nice additions. Don't think I have ever seen one with the LXXII.
     
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  8. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    I like the third one - Constantius has a half-smile on that portrait!
     
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  9. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Thanks all.

    @Jwt708 102 now :eek:

    I have one other LXXII, of Constantius II

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    D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right, A behind/ FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO soldier spearing falling enemy horseman, hair straight up, reaching backwards, LXXII to left, S between AQS in ex.
    RIC Aquileia 193


    "The reverse mark LXXII refers to the a standard of 72 coins to the pound. The gold solidus and silver light miliarense were both also struck at this c. 4.5 gram standard."
     
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  10. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Keep it up!
     
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  11. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    More in the mail :D
     
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