They remind me of some of the uncleaned ancient coins that I used to get from Spain. They can be notoriously difficult to clean.
I agree that the second coin is most likely a barbarous radiate.
Removing bronze disease can be done easily and inexpensively. First, use something pointy and soft, like a toothpick or locust thorn, to remove...
There is something in the portrait that doesn't belong there. No it doesn't. The emperor is clearly NOT sucking on a strawberry on the OP.
It's Constantius Gallus. The end of the obverse legend is NOB CAES.
Looks like the same side (reverse?) in the above photos. The obverse (original photo) looks like it might be Herakles wearing a lion skin.
From a quick glance, I think the first coin might be a tourist replica, but I'm not an expert. It has the look of something relatively new that...
DANG! JUSTR RIUNEFD AMNOTJHNER ONME!
You've got to stop showing us these finds of yours. I've ruined three keyboards so far from drooling over them.
Until you do as TIF suggests, the best I can offer is a barbarous imitation of a 3rd century antoninianus, possibly from somewhere in the...
Yes, it is the same size as the bridge and star commemoratives. Although I'm not sure why Pietas would be depicted if this were the case. One of...
It looks like the poster in the OP used all gold coins for the portraits. Someone must have an amazing collection.
It's often possible to condemn a fake coin from a photo, but it's never possible to say with certainty that it is genuine. That said, I agree with...
Must've been a tough victory. She looks exhausted. Beautiful coin, though. Great detail.
I've shown this coin before. I know of no official coin with this reverse type. The jury is still out--I have heard a couple of intriguing...
This is a common misconception. Actually, coins with this reverse inscription are merely quoting the fallen horseman.
Here's a similar example, without the patina filed off: [IMG] Constantine I ("the Great"), A.D. 307-337 Bronze nummis Siscia mint, A.D. 318-319...
Check the obverse. If you see a bust surrounded by the inscription DNTHEODO going up on the left and SIVSPFAVG going down the right, then the coin...
It's possible that it is a barbarous imitation. On the OP, it looks like there is an L or D just left of the head of the reverse figure. Perhaps...
Nice find. First I've seen. My guess is that AGA is a "inscripto" for AGG, since Concordia usually means the emperors aren't actively trying to...
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