The reverse depicts Annona, standing left, holding corn ears in right hand over modius and cornucopia in left. It's not listed in RIC for TR...
I have found that many methods work well on coins in good condition. It's the rough-shape bronzes that drive me crazy.
Nice example of a very historic coin. Congratulations.
I keep all my coins in binders. All the coins in the same binder I let mingle. I keep all my binders at least 6 feet apart from each other....
I really like that GLORIA PERPET, Brian. That's a hard one to find. Here's one exclusive to Thessalonica. The left-facing bust makes it even more...
Yes, the Jupiter reverse is very common for both Constantine and Licinius. The left-facing consular portrait, while not rare, certainly makes it...
Earlier I said that the coin appeared to be genuine but covered with a fake patina. In your photo the patina looks genuine, too. You might try...
Not to be snarky about this, but I'm surprised that Elagabalus, given his gender disphoria, never issued any coins in her name.
See if you can remove most of it with a toothpick. Then let the coin sit out exposed to air and keep an eye on it for a few weeks. If it is easily...
Yeah, I've yet to make the switch, too. Force of habit, I guess--which is a nice euphemism for laziness--but with ancient coins I kind of like the...
Well, I find it desirable.
Happy family day, everyone. [IMG] Valerian I Augustus, A.D. 253-260 Silver Double Denarius Antioch mint, A.D. 253 Obv: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG...
Both Licinius I, reverse depicts Jupiter, leaning on a scepter with his left hand and, in his right hand, holding Victory standing on globe and...
It is likely a fake patina applied to a genuine coin.
The coin is Constantius II, not Constans. You can see the N-T break in the obverse legend. It is definitely damaged, but it appears stable....
The general rule of thumb is that an ancient coin is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Your coin is a spectacular beauty. If you...
It is not possible to say that a coin is genuine from a photo, but it is often possible to identify a fake from one. That being the case, I did...
Also, be clear about the difference between standing left and facing left. Standing refers to the orientation of the body, and there are many...
Keep in mind what a chaotic time this was. It is not always possible to distinguish official from unofficial. Even at the time the distinction was...
Some very patient, considerate people on this site recently helped me understand the difference between "seen from front" and "seen from back."...
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