I was just going through some coins I put away years ago and came across this half follis of Constantine. You rarely see these types being...
Early Byzantine coins are boring compared to the Greek and Roman types. I've been told that by more than a few collectors. No interesting reverse...
BTW, just finding out this Trier issue existed was worth the exercise.
It appears everyone has conceded that since this exact coin (proper bust, obverse legend/legend break, reverse legend, mintmark, eight-rayed star...
This is one of my favorites. It's an Ae Tetradrachm of Vespasian with the bust of Titus on the reverse. Not sure there's another two emperor...
MZ: That's why I like going through ebay listings (US, Great Britain and Spain sites) once every week or so and always pick through the...
Not sure who's interested but I got my answer: It appears Trier struck some very rare VLPP types of Constantine, Licinius and Crispus with...
You may be right but I've seen quite a few imitative types and they don't even approach the fine style of this coin. I guess I'm going to have to...
I am out of town now and without my reference books but I happened to spot this coin on ebay. At first glance I thought it was a common VLPP type...
This is a Spanish coin (maybe Philip II) with the obverse of crown over monogram; castle reverse.
That's a beautiful coin Cucumbor. Superb details. Interesting that the design is based on the bronze issue of Constantine I (I think it's a GLORIA...
Thanks Bing. Not even sure what the plural of Miliarense is as I've only seen about three of them in the past 20 years.
I did a quick search of posts on the ancients forum and could only come up with two examples of the silver Miliarense (a Theo II and Constantius...
To me it's not funny - it's stunning. What a wonderful coin. Thanks for sharing it!
You had to start a campgate discussion; with doors no less. Love these types and there's a lot of really nice pieces shown. This closed door...
Thanks again Q. It's odd, RIC acknowledges heavier siliqua in the Valentinian/Valentinian II series and if you look at the very basic Van Meter...
Thanks Q: Unfortunately I don't have that book (it's now next on my buy list). Does it happen to mention a range of weights and is it referred to...
I purchased a small grouping through Warren including a similar coin to the one shown and also some late Roman types including Theodosius. I'd...
The best reason is I like to see other folks' examples, especially nice ones like yours.
That's kind of why I think it's Val II as shown in RIC. Problem is I can't find another one to compare it to. BTW, it's definitely real.
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