Constantine's fur

I didn't know German collectors were into shoulder pom-poms, just like me!



Chi-rho on the shield (and my favourite Trier coin):

 

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The coin with the chi-rho on Crispus' shield is a collector's dream, even in this condition. Unfortunately, I have no hope of ever getting one of these.

 

Yes, the quality of the Trier coins really stands out when compared with those of other mints. Both these coins (different reverse types) were minted in the early 320s.
Trier:

Bronze nummus
Treveri (Trier) mint, A.D. 322
RIC 341
Obv: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Rev: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS - Globe on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX; 3 stars above
STR[dot] in exergue
19 mm, 3.3 g.

Nicomedia:

Half nummus
Nicomedia mint, A.D. 321-324
RIC 43
Obv: IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Rev: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI - Jupiter, leaning on eagle-tipped scepter, holding Victory on globe; eagle with wreath at feet to right, captive to left
SMNB in exergue; X over IIM (truncated) in right field
19 mm, 2.7 g.

 

Has anyone ever found a parallel to this "peltzen" on other iconographic forms? Is there are carving, sculpture or fresco showing such an item? Is there any historical description? It would have to be some item (cloak?) that rests on only one shoulder. If it truly represents a unique item - instead of just being an odd style of Trier engravers - then it should be an item that appears elsewhere.
Curious.
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I got some pom-poms!

This one has a nice green patina which I didn't capture well on camera.


Thisa I got from a coin show in London!

 

Your Constantine II and my Constantius were surely produced by the same engraver!

 

Oh yes! What a catch.



Yours:


The obverses are basically the same. The size of the heads may be due to Constantine being a year older than Constantius. Or Constantine just had too many pastries from the imperial bakeries while playing in the palace.

Also, that Constantius is actually adorable. Reminds of the Geta Caracalla coins when they were kids.

 

Hello.
So i just got this same coin today.
Apparently its a very rare coin from what i read because constan is in a helmet?
I Want to learn all i can about this coin.

 

Heres the roman constan coin i got today set in solid 18k gold yessss!

 

Here my coin set in solid 18k gold cool yes?

 

If your coin was in a bit better condition it would be worth exactly $4.35. It is a worn example of a very common coin, the setting is easily worth more. I can't make out the mintmark clearly, but here are two possibilities--





Constantine I
A.D. 322- 323
CONSTANTINVS AVG; helmeted and cuirassed bust right.
BEATA TRANQVILLITAS; globe set on altar inscribed VO /T IS / XX; above, three stars
In ex. [•]PTR•

 

Nice coins from Trier.

 

Generally collectors frown on turning ancient coins into jewelry because it damages the coin. But in the case of a common, well worn coin like yours, I see no harm in it. If fact, I'd say the setting enhances it and makes for an interesting pendant.

Yes, cool.