Yes, I got it from my grandmother years ago.
here's how they were originally packaged [ATTACH]
Yes, it's a modern fantasy piece. My page on this-- https://constantinethegreatcoins.com/fantasycoin/
Severus Alexander A.D. 231- 235 Ӕ Sestertius IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG; laureate head right with slight drapery over left shoulder. PROVIDENTIA AVG...
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since RIC 413 and 432 are exactly the same except for the COS part; you can never know for sure...I would record it like RIC II Rome 413/432
I collect assorted themes of Ancient coins and put them on webpages Carthage and the Quinquegentiani...
The VRBS ROMA was merely a small nod to Rome, as Constantine was turning Constantinople into his capitol. Constantine's neglect of the Western...
The VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (VLPP) series from Siscia is one of my favorite series to collect. Though RIC describes the reverse as Victories...
I just got this example that was issued under the authority of Magnentius [ATTACH] Constantius II A.D. 350 23x24mm 4.2g D N CONSTANTIVS P F...
These FEL TEMP coins were not merely propaganda. During the reign of Constantius II, Rome was almost constantly at war with someone, usually...
This would have been better as a separate topic. Couple of issues...this coin should be in silver, not bronze At some point it was sold on Etsy...
Spot on. The engraver left out a crucial bit. [ATTACH]
not a circular die break
Here is another neat coin that I just got. It sure looks like Constantius II is wearing an earring; but I'm not convinced that it was maybe just...
I am the proud new owner of a Diocletian from London with the LON mintmark. This issue was the first struck by the Tetrarchs after the defeat of...
I have added several coins this month and here are most of them-- I have a few examples of the hut coinage; but I am thinking about getting one...
the 25 cent note issued during the Civil War would have 5-7 dollars of value in todays economy
It's RIC III Rome 561, rated common
websites are labors of love...my site has been up for 21 years and I am continually adding and updating....
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