Lovely coins, one and all!
That's a very handsome example of the type.
Well, I think most of the numismatic community abides by the convention of calling the AE2 and AE3 falling horsemen centenionalii. I certainly...
My understanding is that the term centenionalis is found in ancient Roman records. It is not a modern contrivance. We know Constantius II...
Eh...that never bothers me. It never hurts to ask.
Bing has the answer: the early issues of Constantine as Caesar are scarce. It's also a gem example. I think you did just fine at $140.
Now, the provincial coin of Marcianopolis is the gem of the lot. From the looks of the pic, it's got a lovely patina - this coin will feel very...
You heard the man: I'm worth my weight in billon, lol.
LOL Steve - that's the PERFECT analogy. Hahaha.
The follis of Licinius with Jupiter reverse is one of the most common and ubiquitous of ancient coins. For some important historical background,...
The Gallienus ant with Pax reverse is very nice. A collector of moderns might look at that coin and see all of its faults: a soft reverse and...
I made a shift in my thinking from the mindset of coin collecting to the mindset of archaeology. Then it all makes better sense. Would you expect...
VOT V on the fourth coin refers to the Roman Vota - religious vows taken by the emperors. Many, many Roman coin types commemorated Vota over many...
It's an utterly different ballgame compared to moderns.
Ancient counterfeits are considered part of the hobby. Most collectors have a few, myself included. It's the modern counterfeits you want to avoid...
Maybe, maybe, and maybe. It's possible many of the barbarous issues were officially sanctioned in areas that had a dearth of small change. Mostly...
For the third coin, I'll refer you to Warren's page here, with useful information. Constantine I moved the Roman capitol to Constantinople. These...
Doug Smith has a great page on the Falling Horseman types, analyzing the styles from various mints. Click here. Your coin was minted by...
If I may, a few comments about your coins with suggestions for further research. No. 1 is known as the "Two Victories" type - don't be surprised...
It's always a bad time for anything to a pessimist, always a good time to an optimist. Which are you?
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