Yes, the bags were probably leather or cloth, which completely decomposed leaving only the rings that were used to close them.
I don't think that these bronze imitations circulated in the 5th, 6th or 7th centuries. I think they were produced in the 4th century and only...
I read that the coins were found scattered over a larger area. However, a couple of bronze rings have been found as well that may have belonged to...
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That is an interesting and plausible interpretation.
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The press reported today that a hoard of around 5500 Roman silver coins was found in the south German city of Augsburg. The hoard amounts to about...
This symbol (or decoration) with a cross and four pellets also appears on Constantine's helmet. Here I'm even more inclined to think that it is...
:) Nice reminder not to get carried away with Christian interpretations. However, interpretations can change over time. What was perhaps...
I read somewhere that the pellets that filled the empty spaces around the cross were the result of "horror vacui", i.e. the fear of emptiness...
I read in a biography of Constantine that one should not dismiss the seriousness of his conversion to Christianity. However, he had his own...
Thanks for posting the picture above. I think three observations are relevant: 1. the ankh sign was adopted by Christians (we possibly see this...
This is a very attractive interpretation. Some people may object by saying that Mars or Sol are from a different religion, why should they appear...
I have this beautiful Arcadius AE from Alexandria with Tau-cross on the reverse. I know some people believe this to be a mere letter T. However,...
Here is a Constantius II follis with something that would match the idea of a Crux Ansata (Ankh) on the reverse: [ATTACH]
Also, I don't think that a cross (with serifs) was a random occurrence or mere decoration on an altar. I think the Christian cross is a deliberate...
Here is an early appearance of a cross on a Constantinian follis with Mars and Sol. I think these crosses with serifs were actual Christian...
I love the camp gate series. I'm not too worried about little details like open gates or turrets, but since they are so common I rather like to...
I have the following follis of Crispus in my collection. Obv.: CRISPVS NOB CAES Rev.: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM Field: VOT X --- RS Mint: Rome Year: AD...
Very interesting analysis. I find that many countermarks (VAR, IMP, AUG, eagle head, etc.) deliberatedly avoid damaging the imperial portraits...
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