As I re-inventory my collection for liquidation of some, I came across these two coins. I'm not sure if this is the correct forum as I know nothing about ancient coins, but believe these are considered ancient. I have no idea when or where I got them and don't know if they are even real. They look like bronze and neither are magnetic. Coin #1 weighs 5.5 g, is 23.1mm, approximate diameter and 1.9mm thick. Coin #2 is 6.2 g, 22.3mm, and 2.0mm thick. I would basically like to know what they are, if they are real and do they have any value. I only collect U.S. coins so can't remember why I would have these. Coin #1 obverse Coin #1 reverse Coin #2 obverse Coin #2 reverse Edge of coin Any information would be helpful. Thanks.
They both look to be Theodosius coins with a Gloria Romanorum reverse. Probably size AE2. I see no reason to doubt their authenticity, but this is difficult to gauge from photographs. This coin typically ranges from $25-100 depending on condition. Go to Vcoins.com and search using the terms above to see retail prices. Example. https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/ep..._ad_ae2__gloria_romanorvm/976058/Default.aspx
Both are Theodosius the Great (379-395 A.D.) First one is an AE2 of Alexandria, second one is an AE2 (can't make out the mint, perhaps someone else can). They are good-sized coins for the period. Here is one from my collection.
