Looking through Bill Welch's collection it would appear that a single branch is not uncommon for Heraclea. That's something I wasn't aware of...
Rome seems to have three of perhaps four (one small vertical and three larger horizontal) each with small clusters of leaves [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
That Heraclea seems to have a single branch with a tight cluster of leaves. This one is more tree-like [IMG] and this one has three branches...
All of the above.
I have added yet more folles to my collection of Imperial Alexandrian coins. Three Genius coins but not a POPVLO ROMANI in sight. Maximinus II...
Arles typically have hree branches with a large pointy leaf, clusters of small leaves or single round leaves Pointy [IMG] Round [IMG]
Aquileia typically has three branches, each with a single, large, poiny leaf. [IMG] [IMG]
Antioch is typically quite leafy with pointy leaves [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Alexandria typically has two tree types though with some variety. The more usual type is multiple single branches with single oval or round leaves...
This thread is a typical example of someone screening a coin to get information and price guide before they place it on ebay. It was listed this...
Trier has two tree styles. Clusters of three branches each with round leaves or single branches with round leaves. Clusters:- [IMG] [IMG]...
That is a truly gorgeous portrait. Fantastic.
The OP coin is atypical of the trees of Cyzicus. The branches vary in number but are normally pointed in shape. Here are my Cyzicus examples with...
Herein lies the problem. Most of the die studies are unpublished and what we are presented with are their conclusions without their workings. In...
I have had a general background interest in the coinage of Lugdunum for years. The pre-reform issues of Constantius Chlorus and Galerius are...
Trebonianus Gallus Antoninianus Obv:– IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped cuirassed bust right Rev– IVNO MARTIALIS, Juno seated...
We have seen a couple of gorgeous Gallienus - AETERNITAS examples already in this thread. I hope that you don't mind me adding my newest to it....
I think that there is enough to identify it though. Gratian Obv:- D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, Pearlt diademed bust right Rev:- VOT XV MVLT XX, S...
Note that if it has suffered weght loss due to leeching that it can be even more brittle than it might otherwise be so don't drop it onto hard...
Getting back to Antioch. I have just received this lump from Antioch. From a slightly earlier issue than the OP coin. it comes in at almost 10.5...
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