This one is similar but from a different mint. [ATTACH] Divus Constantine I, AD 307-337. Roman billon reduced centenionalis, 1.69 g, 13.8 mm, 11...
Here you go: [IMG] Gratian, AD 367-383. Roman Æ maiorina, 5.90 g, 21.4 mm, 11 h. Constantinople, AD 383. Obv: D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, helmeted,...
My most photogenic Tacitus: [IMG] Tacitus, AD 275-276. Roman billon antoninianus, 3.57 gm, 21.1 mm. Ticinum, AD 276. Obv: IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG,...
A couple of Gratian maiorinae: [IMG] Gratian, AD 367-383. Roman Æ maiorina, 5.10 g, 22.6 mm, 1 h. Rome, AD 379-383. Obv: D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG,...
He issued coins for the temple to his deified wife, Faustina I. There are three issues: These two were issued for the dedication of the temple in...
[ATTACH] Numerian, Augustus AD 283-284. Roman billon Antoninianus, 4.09 g, 20 mm. Cyzicus, AD 284. Obv: IMP C NVMERIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped...
Fascinating, @Al Kowsky ! One of the more educational write-ups currently on the board. I hope it gets featured. Here's my Antiochene tet. Now I...
Δ (Delta, officina 4): [ATTACH] Є (Epsilon, officina 5): [ATTACH] Ϛ (Stigma, officina 6; note the different shape from the S in the earlier...
During the reign of Gallienus, the Rome mint introduced a system of putting officina marks on coins. This may have been for purposes of quality...
I like the green patina with the brassy highlights! Looks nice and chunky, too, @David Atherton ! A branch mint, too! Here's a Vespasian with a...
To get an idea of how it might have been pronounced in antiquity, see this inscription: [IMG] Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. Roman provincial Æ...
IVNO CONSERVATRIX - Juno, the protectress or preserver, is the counterpart to the role of her husband as IOVI CONSERVATORI. She is typically...
Thanks, everyone. I'm going to consider it a modius.
The authors of RIC vi, as well as Cohen, distinguish between reverse types depicting Genius wearing a modius and towered, although they admit it's...
He looks like the sculpture on these ... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
These Saloninas from Antioch are > 4 g: 4.41 g: [ATTACH] 4.64 g: [ATTACH] 4.24 g: [ATTACH]
Lovely!
Victory over the Goths! [ATTACH] Tacitus, AD 275-276. Roman billon antoninianus, 3.57 gm, 21.1 mm. Ticinum, AD 276. Obv: IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG,...
I'm a big Gallienus fan and actively collect his coins. I have several dozen but, in honor of the anniversary of the founding of Rome (April 21),...
Want to found an Eternal City on this anniversary date? First, find a wolf to suckle you. [ATTACH] Post your Romulus and Remus coins! [IMG]...
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