Sad. I bought this one broken for $11. On the way to me, it broke again. I super glued it back together. I usually would not buy broken coins......
The reverse legend is VIRTVS EXERCITI. These types were issued by Honorius and Arcadius from roughly 395-401AD. They were minted at 6 mints across...
By this point (early to mid 350s) the FEL TEMP REPARATIO fallen horseman coins were minted for 3 people. Constantius II, Constantius Gallus, and...
Marcus Aurelius... it’s an abused coin but I don’t see any reason to suspect it fake. However, we can’t be certain from photos alone... only a guess.
Ooh... that second one is what is known as a “fallen horseman” (or “falling horseman” depending on who you ask). That should be enough of a clue...
It’s actually one of Constantine’s sons. It is Constantius II. The obverse legend reads FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse legend reads...
@zumbly You're right of course about it probably Mars rather than Virtus. Thank you for pointing that out! I really like the Virtus in military...
This coin is rated common by RIC but you don't see them that often so I'd expect they're actually somewhat scarce. Anyway, it's a very heroic...
FIDES EXERCI = Loyalty of the Army... if I remember correctly. I think these were minted early in Claudius’ reign when he was consolidating power...
Edited to delete my Licinius that I had already posted on page 2. Then... If you really like the Sol pose... you could collect him on C's kid's...
That's a fun set! Now you just have to put one together for Licinius! I wonder if all 9 mints made coins for him as well... I have most of...
Ha, I have a similar one of similar preservation and cost! [ATTACH] I also have another Koinon/Bucephalus coin that I've shared a few times here...
Very cool! At just under two years old, my son only wants to throw “keens” (coins). Someday... (Note: I don’t leave coins around for him to...
Here’s one each (Diocletian and Max) from Lyons for comparison from 285/6: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here’s a few from Diocletian. All very different styles: Alexandria [ATTACH] Trier [ATTACH] Cyzicus [ATTACH]
Here’s a few of my Maximians. The one from Carthage has one of those pointy upturned noses: Carthage [ATTACH] Aquileia [ATTACH] Ticinum [ATTACH]
That’s a great portrait for the era!
Sorry for your loss. My coin assistant Oswald (also in my profile photo) passed away this spring. It’s hard as they are not “like family” they are...
I’d like to know why the poster is asking. @Christie21
They do sell those that can be snapped together and re-opened. I have not bought them but I’ve seen other posters talk about them. I’m sure...
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