Here is my equivalent to the Serdica coin from the OP, same legends but different bust type... I don't believe that I have ever shared this one...
I have other mints too but won't swamp the thread. I will pick out three that are somewhat more interesting. Constantius II - Siscia - Common but...
Here are my Alexandrians under Constantius II (RIC 54 and 55 (obverse headwear varieties)) and Constans (RIC 56 and 64 (no star, star)) [IMG]...
What a wonderful looking coin. A fantastic example of the type. I have gathered a few (by which read too many) of this type over the years. Here...
I acquired a Macrianus as part of a mixed lot. I am almost ashamed to share it given the poor condition but.... [IMG]
Joining in the club.... [IMG]
For what it is worth... I concur with Rome.
He looks like he is carrying a duck on a stick...eagle tipped sceptre in my example running diagonally [ATTACH] Thoughts?
I keep being dragged to LRBs as you get a lot of coin for your money. In this case it was the bust, which I thought was very appealing. AE3...
I like them both but LOVE the abdication follis.
During the 8th and 9th emissions of Lugdunum under Probus the pietas reverse type was produced with two alternate spellings - PIETAS and PIAETAS....
Well if you are running a small, western outcrop of the Empire then you find yourself needing to produce some coins and you go shopping at "Ragged...
I have a liking for Mars types and have bought many MARTI CONSERVATORI coins over the years, primarily Constantine the Great, occasionally...
I don't focus on the Gallic empire but I do dabble occasionally when I see something that I think is relatively interesting. I saw this one, which...
This one is only half way there. This obverse (along with a few more from my collection) were used as plate examples in ERIC II. This coin obverse...
How can you be sure that it isn't RIC 106, which would have a dot in the centre? [IMG] edit: - I was too slow...
Not sure of this is my longest run but it's a start at 8.... RIC 344 - 350B.... 344 [IMG] 345 [IMG] 346 [IMG] 347 [IMG] 348 [IMG] 349 [IMG]...
The depiction on the reverse clearly shows a person standing who is laureate. The challenge should be who else would be depicted if not the emperor.
@Pishpash I do not believe that the reverse depicts Mars but depicts the emperor. Compare with my example below. In modern references e.g....
L. Julius Bursio, denarius Obv:– Laureate, winged and draped bust of Apollo Vejovis right, trident behind; Symbol Crook Rev:– Victory in quadriga...
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