Just a Constantine, but look at the hair !

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by bcuda, Feb 23, 2020.

  1. bcuda

    bcuda El Ibérico loco

    I just bought this Constantine cause I just could not pass it up after seeing the hairdo! Some of the engravers went all out on their dies.

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    Post up your Constantine hairdo's !
     
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  3. Ryro

    Ryro Trying to remove supporter status

    I have never in my life seen a more ridiculous head of hair...
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  4. Finn235

    Finn235 Well-Known Member

    Very nice! I have one from the post-reform series, but I wonder if it was the same engraver? constantine I gloria exercitvs antioch.jpg
     
  5. Valentinian

    Valentinian Well-Known Member

    Antioch had some impressive portraits of Constantine:

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    18-17 mm. 3.19 grams.
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    RIC VII Antioch 86 "335"
     
  6. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..wow..seems like hair's in vogue now..but also seems like most of mine, due to being worn, have had the hair rubbed off..><
     
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  7. dadams

    dadams Well-Known Member

    Most coins of Constantine don’t do much for me but that coin @bcuda is stellar!
     
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  8. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    The monumental bust looks like he is wearing a wig...

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  9. Romancollector

    Romancollector Well-Known Member

    Wonderful @bcuda ! That is probably the most unique hairstyle I've ever seen on a coin of Constantine. The hair looks like overlapping flower petals.
     
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