2 more falling horseman

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by randygeki, Oct 20, 2017.

  1. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Added a few more FH coins to my collection.

    The first is one I got from Victor, of Constantius Gallus from Constantinople. Unfortunately the officina is not visible, but its RIC 113. The reverse field mark is "B" but looks like a cross between a theta and a D. Another interesting note, for me, is the pattern on the horse rump; I've seen the same on the shield of soldier before on another TR from Constantinople (I was unable to buy it though).

    IMG_3373.jpg

    Constantius Gallus
    A.D. 351- 354
    19x21mm 3.9gm
    DN FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES; bare-headed, draped & cuirassed bust right, Delta behind bust.
    FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO; Soldier spearing fallen horseman, B in left field.
    In ex. CONS[?]
    RIC VIII Constantinople 113

    I also picked up another deent FH from Antioch.

    IMG_3362.jpg
    Constantius II
    AE 2, 4,75 g / 23 mm
    obverse D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right;
    reverse FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, Gamma in left, soldier spearing Horseman,hair in braids, bearded, reaching back towards soldier, AN Delta in ex
    Antioch 132
     
  2. Avatar

    Guest User Guest



    to hide this ad.
  3. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    That Antioch is sweet.
     
    randygeki likes this.
  4. GerardV

    GerardV Well-Known Member

    Admitting you have a problem is the first step :wideyed:

    Very nice coins!
     
    randygeki and Deacon Ray like this.
  5. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Lovely examples of coins that are typically poorly struck, poorly centered, and poorly preserved!
     
    randygeki likes this.
  6. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Both are great.
     
    randygeki likes this.
  7. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Very cool!! That Antioch is especially sweet!!

    When I finally catch the bug for FH types, I know who to contact for clarification---Randy and Martin!!:D
     
    randygeki likes this.
  8. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Nice additions, I like the dots for ankles/shoes on the top one.
     
    randygeki likes this.
  9. TJC

    TJC Well-Known Member

    I like that Antioch too!
     
    randygeki likes this.
  10. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    @randygeki , I agree with @Bing : Both are great. The first one has a lot of dynamics that I "feel" on the reverse (yeah, those dot ankles are weird), and the 2nd coin has a nicely detailed reverse with a good spearman face.

    Great captures, Sir!
     
    randygeki likes this.
  11. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

  12. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Great coins! If you need more ftrs l can send you fifty poor ones that I've got! :dead:
     
    randygeki and 7Calbrey like this.
  13. dlhill132

    dlhill132 Member

    Randy, Two nice coins!

    ~Doug
     
    randygeki likes this.
  14. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    I love the soldier on the Constantius II!

    I'll post my CG FH!

    100_7674.JPG
     
Draft saved Draft deleted

Share This Page