That horseman imitating Lugdunum is lovely. All are interesting.
I am continually looking for odd coins to add to my FTR collection.... This time it's another hut. I was aware of the early series without...
I spotted this one and thought it worth picking it up. Constantine the Great - Follis Obv:– IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, Laureate, cuirassed bust...
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Nothing unusual for these eastern issues.
The best ones I have owned have been from Siscia.... [ATTACH]
Here is mine of the type. The OP coin doesn't look silver. It might well be but I noticed it when it was listed and passed it by as a Limes....
I saw a Falling horseman FTR AE2 recently for sale that was 10.608g vs. normal < 5.20g on an unusually thick flan. These things are unusual but...
Imitative of a Rome mint coin in my opinion.
It has been described as a child due to the scale difference but realistic scale might well have nothing to do with it and be more to do with an...
I can't argue G from E. I could go either way and each time I have looked at it I can see either.
I think it is a Gamma with a the whole Y shaped blob being a die break.
Style is right. Surfaces are good. A lovely coin.
Absolutely typical Alexandrian. A nice one too.
I have a few.... Tacitus Antoninianus Obv:– IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev:– VIRTV-S AVG, Mars standing...
As you are aware I have a passing interest in FTR. I have now acquired a few of the smaller AE3 size (around 18mm) FTR from Antioch. All are quite...
I try not to buy random Probus coins. I did that few years and ended up with far too many of them and never enough money left for other coins. I...
Since posting this thread I have obtained one of the gaps and have a common enough RIC 149b to illustrate. Follis Obv:–IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P...
Looks like Spes on the reverse. Spes walking left, holding flower & raising robe
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