Very nice coin! This one makes him look like Valens or Valentinian. What is the weight?
[ATTACH] This pic has been trending twitter for a while. I really started to cry when I saw this pic
Very nice coin Pish. ;) This denomination certainly is my favorite one.
I did read where there is a theory that Siliqua were used based on weight rather than by individual coin. That would seem to back up Doug's claim...
Once again Dougsmit I kneel before your superior knowledge. One last question though, do we know what these Siliqua and Nummi could buy?
Please not that!:hungover: I'll be a good little Romanophile, I promise:nailbiting:
I think I finally found the reason why Constantius II debased the Siliqua. From a reliable website.~"Whereas the argenteus had been substantially...
Never!;)
:smuggrin: An intense dislike that is not entirely unjustified. That "dynasty" produced two of the worst Emperors of the Empire.
Very Nice Dougsmit! Whats the weight for that beauty? On another note, I have been looking all day and cannot find a reason why Constantius II...
Sure you are ;) ,"cough"cough" Eutropius ,"cough" Aelia Eudoxia"
Very nice coin. I like it!
I am not a big fan of your daddy :rage:
Many thanks Zumbly and Eng! Come on guys, some one here has to have a few Pre-reform Siliqua?
Interesting. Very nice :cigar:
Thanks Steve!
What is the weight?
You make up for the lack of Siliqua with other very beautiful coins so I will let it slide.;)
Greetings!:) I am happy to say I am the soon to be owner of this nice Siliqua. This is a Pre-Reform Siliqua of Constantius II (not a nice fellow),...
"In a pinch, I've taught myself the ability to suck Vodka straight out of a raw-potato (I am evolving)" I do believe you are :droid:
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