Am I seeing DN IVS on the obverse? Looks like this to me: Justinian I, Pentanummium, 527-568 AD, Constantinople. 17-21 mm. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG,...
Until they come up with another marketing scheme like the West Point quarters.
Someone else recently posted pictures of their 2020 ASE that looked similar to yours. Looks like QC is getting even sloppier at the mint.
Nope, you're correct. Looks like a difference between RIC 91 and RIC 92. Thanks for the correction!
The M is for 40. This coin is 40 nummi or a follis.
I like the style change as it went further into his reign.
Check out split plate doubling: http://lincolncentsonline.com/mechanicalDoubling.html
FFIVN and I went to a small coin show today that has 1 ancient dealer who is a pretty nice guy. Before we went to him though, we walked around and...
Agree 1110%
Agree with @paddyman98 Here is a link to a thread I made yesterday with 2 coins that have rim cuds:...
Valentinian II AE4 Obverse: DN VALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG, diademed draped and cuirassed bust right Reverse: VICTOR-IA AVGGG, Victory walking left,...
FFIVN has had a great start to 2020 thanks to a couple of very generous members who wanted to help him along with his growing ancient collection...
Looking at the example on the website, it seems to have the same marks to the right of the mintmark: [IMG]
I like that!
I have the biggest feet. Everybody says so. Trust me. I know feet. :p
From what I understand, they are an “alternate” currency. Some stores in Utah accept them along with US cash.
Thanks for not sullying this thread with that image ;) Let’s stick to pretty ladies instead.
Since it is on the larger cud and not the smaller one, I was thinking it perhaps happened as the die broke further. Totally just a guess though.
Here are a few more photos. Sorry I can’t do much better right now. My daughter knocked over my laptop and the charger plug broke. On just my...
I will take a closer look at them once I get the kids to sleep :)
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