There’s another article on the period. It’s pretty detailed and makes the case for Constantius II being the mastermind behind the massacre of 337...
Hey everyone! Getting a late start on Saturday night here... into Sunday morning. Not many new additions here but I did recently get this Claudius...
The monetary reform of Anastasius is where “Byzantine” coinage started. More information can be found via-the Googles but I’ve supplied a few...
Amazing, a place I didn't know about. Thanks for sharing!
I can’t give you great cleaning tips… but I will give you my opinion. If you want to see this coin type shinny and silver, there’s no shortages of...
Great coins everyone! I'm jealous as I do not have a SOLI INVICTO as pictured above yet. I do have a few of Maximinus from Antioch. Here are a few...
I’ve always loved this history behind ancient coins… but I remember when I first started collecting that I was a bit disappointed that many...
I think an As, as a Dupondius would have a radiate bust.
Oooh! I have one of those I really like as well! I should really take a better picture of it. The reverse (and obverse too), for this period, is...
A live slide show sounds cool and like something fun for Saturday night. I’ll load myself up on wine beforehand! How do you plan to do it?
Gold too! But gold coins for Claudius II seem to be rare. Check out this gold version similar to your coin and the note: [ATTACH] “Light aureus...
That’s a rare enough coin where I wouldn’t try any cleaning beyond a gentle brushing to remove any loose material. Otherwise, I’d leave it as is…...
Spes is often featured on coins of Caesars and/or those “next in line”, as they are the hope for the future. [ATTACH] Saloninus
I've been looking for years... for a match for this one... a unique variation of a common reverse type. Ugly yes... but rare... yes. [ATTACH] OB:...
That's a great coin! There are so few primary sources for the history of this period that I get excited when a coin hints at something. I looked...
Hi all, Coins of Gallienus are some of the most common of the Imperial age. However, there are some great rarities and interesting coins issued...
absolutely… I am jealous as pizza is softening mine! From the Historia Augusta (not a great source but how can you not enjoy this paragraph):...
I don’t know what it is… they’re common, often in rough shape and sometimes the artistry isn’t great… but I love Claudius II and his coins. Sounds...
Looks great! Claudius II Gothicus AE Antoninianus. Rome Mint 268 AD. Obverse: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right....
The temp number is the tentative number given as they work on the update to the RIC volume (may change as the project continues). The RIC...
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