Three coins of Constantine I, two of which I have already shown: 1) This is a recent acquisition - ex-Dattari: [ATTACH] Thessalonica mint, A.D....
I've always wondered what the story was behind this reverse type. Thank you for illuminating this for us, Victor. At some point I will need to...
Compare your second coin with the two coins at the top of this post about Martinian, which are supposedly from Cyzicus. The stylistic similarities...
Here's a much more common one: Licinius II, murdered at age 11 by "the Great" Constantine I. [IMG] Bronze Nummus Antioch mint, A.D. 317-320 Obv: D...
Don't let Victor Clark send you any coins! If you do, you will be as hopelessly addicted to ancient coins as the rest of us here. You have been...
I think it's possible that some coins have never been buried. Your Vatican example is one possibility. There may also be some 5th century gold...
. . . or like parachuting out of an airplane. Well, actually, it's nothing like parachuting out of an airplane.
I can't say whether or not the coin is legitimate, but if it is, then you have to realize that the coin almost 2,000 years old. Unlike US or world...
Interesting that the coin is currently listed 8 Times on eBay , each with the same photos, by two different sellers: numis_corner and cdma59....
These Jupiter reverses vary widely in style, depending on mint. If you look closely at the eagle on the coin in the photo from Wildwinds, which is...
Yes, that is the same type as your #3.
To be honest, I've never seen a Martinian coin to compare it to. I found one on Wildwinds from Cyzicus with a similar-looking round eye: [ATTACH]...
You might consider electrolysis rather than lye for the heavily encrusted coins. It's less corrosive, although it will remove the patina. But over...
I was wondering the same thing. But, as you pointed out, Constantine was still portraying Sol as nude. The clothed Sol appeared only in the East....
I think I also see TES, which would make it from Thessalonica.
I would keep the second for now. It may have more wear, but the lack of surface roughness, as compared to that of the first coin, makes it more...
Thank you for this explanation, DonnaML. I looked at the coin in question (Nicomedia mint, A.D. 311, RIC 70, var.). There is no exposed breast....
To support Gavin's thesis, here's a coin of Constantine's depicting Virtus in military dress: [ATTACH] Nicomedia mint, A.D. 311 RIC 70, var. Obv:...
I just received this coin. It's from the most recent CNG eAuction. I was very happy to win this one: [ATTACH] AE Nummus Thessalonica mint, A.D....
No. It is almost impossible to leave a negative review on eBay anymore. Ignore the reviews and instead, check the fake sellers lists. But what...
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