It just propaganda, and good Roman propaganda did not let facts interefere with the message. Konrad Kraft (“Die Taten der Kaiser Constans und...
two more Constantinople 81's [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
the second coin does not appear to be ancient. It seems I can even see numbers...perhaps a date - edit: no, not a date.
we don't know for sure what the Romans called these coins; but they are often referred to as follis (singular) and folles (plural)
it's Constantine I and the reverse is SOLI INVICTO COMITI from Rome, struck in A.D. 315 Constantine I A.D. 315 IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG;...
the thunderbolt isn't winged, it's just the way it is represented. It is a fairly typical portrayal. Below is a later depiction on a coin of...
I agree with you on all points Doug, as I already said that we don't know what the coins were called and I also said it might be best to use the...
it does not matter what Sear or anyone else calls these coins...what did the Romans call them. This is why I quoted some primary sources. Going by...
but both terms were being used as late as A.D. 356-- "the coins that are usually called majorinas or common centenionalis" and given the...
There are two references to majorina in the Theodosian Code. "We have learned that some metal casters purge the majorina criminally and...
Yes, but the title of the post is RIC V part 2 is completely messed up for Maximian #607 from Cyzicus
here's a rare GENIO POP ROM, not in RIC or LMCC CT 5.04.003.5 IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG Bust B2 (z) left ( 28.0 x 27.0 mm 7.06 g 6h). Shield...
here is an example that sold on eBay last year. It is different because of the obverse bust. "...it has a decorated shield…emperor on horseback....
the errors with RIC V Cyzicus 607 listing have been known for years. here is a link to an earlier page-...
I have kept coins in the crockpot for a few weeks. you have to refill the water as needed and brush them every couple of days. I use a denture...
there are lots of different ways to clean coins. I have cleaned thousands and used many methods like chemicals - bases (sodium hydroxide) and...
I hope that you did not pay much for them. I have a jar full of coins that are in at least as good condition that I would be ashamed to take money...
Yes, VRBS is mostly off the flan. Below is an example from the first workshop. [ATTACH]
This type was issued for all three Emperors at the time- Gratian, Theodosius I and Valentinian II, so I don't believe there is any refence to...
it's from Constantinople-- the mintmark is CONS[?]...the question mark representing the workshop which I can't make out.
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