My only other Florianus: [ATTACH] FLORIANUS Antoninianus OBVERSE: IMP FLORIANVS AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right REVERSE: CONCORDIA...
I can't add anything to what has already been said. Try buying one. If nothing else, you will have a conversation piece and something to share...
I'd love that gathering with me, you, steve and your brother and anyone else. But fishing with you guys would be awesome.
Florian was reportedly a maternal half-brother to the Emperor Marcus Claudius Tacitus. Appointed Praetorian Prefect in Tacitus's army in his...
This is an OK system, but it's too bulky for me.
Nice coin John. I seem to gravitate to RR's. Here is my poor example: [ATTACH]
Your reverse is upside down I think Mikey. Nice coin, common or not.
Great history Nap which makes the coin more collectible in my mind.
Love it.
Try looking here to see if you can match it: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/philip_II/i.html
Higher relief/stronger strike on the obverse? Guesses.
Listen to the Dark side and buy Ancient coins!
Very good detail ro. Nice coin for sure.
I agree. These Byzantine solidus are common ranging from the mid $400 and above. This is a fair coin, but the obverse legend especially is not...
If it's a choice between the two, I would go for Philip II
Keep working at it. I can't tell much at this stage. Also, are you able to take better images? A larger, less blurry image would be helpful.
By being off center the way it is, the hand of God is very visible and well struck. Nice coin.
Sorry, I was only referring to the Basil II. It appears there may be bronze showing through the lettering on the reverse. But I mus reiterate, I...
Just thought I would add this side view image to give everyone an idea of it's thickness and to show the raised portrait. [ATTACH]
I'm not the expert either, but it looks like a fouree from what I can see.
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