here is a Maximianus that looks like Carinus [ATTACH] a Vetranio with a Constantius II bust [ATTACH] and a Magnentius with a...
I think that it is probably Constantius II RIC VIII Lyons 26 circa A.D. 340 compare with the coin below. [ATTACH] plenty of room for the...
you can download the Vlachou article (along with others) from the page I already linked to, without signing up or logging into anything....
I have a page on metallurgy of Constantinian bronzes with a bit about the silvering process including sources for lots more information--...
as Ken quoted, this type was reference by Voetter. a draped and cuirassed example from Constantine--...
After soaking in oil, I boil coins in water with a detergent called alconox -- "Alconox is a non-corrosive, high foaming formula that can be used...
You are right, it is not genuine.
These aren't as disproportionate as Aurelian, but still not quite rat (pardon my Southern accent). two from Gallienus [ATTACH] [ATTACH] and...
I guess you are talking about his 1933 article, which is very much outdated. Anything pre 1950's on dating of these coins is not very useful,...
have you read the Brickstock book I mentioned above? There is a lot of information including this chapter- Chapter 5 -- Dating and monetary...
Unofficial issues are struck around the same time as the official coins that they copy. There is no way I would believe that the Vandals copied...
Your second coin is Gallienus with an antelope on the reverse.
They are control marks. Besides A-B, this •TSA• series has B-✶, A-Δ and Δ-✶
RIC X speculates that "The legend SE-CN is perhaps a devolved form of ZENO, which is found on the reverse of other types." (pg 120)
here are some different examples from Diocletian [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I think that it is official and it is merely wear combined with the gouge on the cheek making it look odd. It has a haircut that I have seen on...
All the coins of Vetranio are actually laureate, but due to peculiar engraving style, some do look pearl diademed. All coins of Constantius issued...
in addition to what David said, the person selling the coin is a known fake seller.
The eagle on this one looks more like a buzzard Constantine I A.D. 312-313 22mm 4.1gm IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust...
This is "the most popular reference ever written for Biblical and Jewish coins" David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins [ATTACH]
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