Expanding into Ancients

ah, that's a good one to start with lawtoad, and you can feel bad, but don't feel lonely @Sallent , for i don't have one yet either 9_9...

 

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As I indicated, I did obtain a second ancient at the same time as the first one I posted. My pictures are very much in need of improvement, so I have resorted to the sellers photo. I like this coin very much. It is very small, but has a fascinating themed reverse.



The attribution I received with the coin:


Attribution: RIC VIII 31 Constantinople

Date: 337-340 AD

Obverse: VRBS ROMA, Helmeted bust of Roma left

Reverse: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, Two soldiers standing facing, helmeted heads turned toward each other, reversed spear in outer hand, inner hand resting on shield, one standard between them, CONST in ex.

Size: 15.06mm

Weight: 1.44 grams

Description: nearing VF