I got this coin because of the fancy pteruges (Greek for feathers); which are the strips on the shoulders. They are added defense and decoration...
I recently got this rare bust type for Constantine with a "Prince of Youth" reverse. This honorific usually referred to the young heir apparent;...
This coin is not in RIC and I didn't find any other examples online including Probus.net, Wildwinds and acsearch. Does anybody have a reference?...
If you want to get a campgate from Sirmium it has to be Constantius II. Sirmium issued SARMATIA DEVICTA reverse for Constantine I and Crispus and...
This reverse of this coin is VOT easter egg XX :) [ATTACH] Constantine I A.D. 321 Ӕ nummus 20mm 3.7g CONSTA-NTINVS AVG; Laureate head...
A mule, or hybrid, is a coin that was struck with an incorrect pairing of obverse and reverse dies. This coin has a Constantine II obverse with...
I just won this coin from the Rauceby Hoard. I love that it is from Carthage via an English Hoard. This hoard was discovered in the UK in 2017 and...
Galeria Valeria was the daughter of Diocletian and wife of Galerius. She was also the only female represented on coins during the Tetrarchy. Coins...
The CONCORD MILIT (Harmony of the military) frequently has decorated shields like large dots; which may be an attempt to portray the heads of a...
I recently completed a set of campgates from the 1954 Appleford Hoard for every Constantinian family member. [ATTACH] Constantine I A.D. 325 Ӕ...
This coin is a trifecta for me-- unlisted, hoard coin and a plate coin. [ATTACH] Maximianus A.D. 299- 301 Ӕ follis 27mm 9.0g IMP C...
I just got a group of coins from London that were ex Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. If you are not familiar with him, here is a link to his...
Here is my latest campgate addition. It is a hybrid (mule) with a Constantine I obverse mistakenly paired with a Caesar (CAES•) reverse. This is...
as a companion to the post "my boat came in", a post dedicated to the Navy. As a Ex-Navy and a passionate LRB collector-- post your nautical...
Sometimes I buy group lots for just one coin and this week I scored two unlisted coins. The first is a Constantine I from a group of 10 coins. It...
this unofficial issue reminded me of a trial strike but it is merely a small module (10 mm die) struck on a larger flan. [ATTACH] Tetricus I...
This guy is selling river rocks that he found in Pennsylvania and is claiming that they are ancient coins-- "These coins originate from treasure...
I bought several coins this week and remembered it is also my 22nd anniversary tomorrow. The gift for this anniversary is copper and as luck would...
I enjoy finding errors as it breaks up the monotony of sorting through piles of coins (and helps keep you focused) and this week I have catalogued...
I enjoy error coins and have a small collection of brockages. A brockage occurs when the coin gets stuck to the die and the next strike produces...
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