A CTG Sol with engraver marks visible

Another new 2018 coin. This one is just a standard CTG LRB but I was captured by the portrait and is often the case with me I was caught by the small details.

Constantine the Great Follis
Obv:– CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:– SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left, holding right hand high in salute and globe,.
Minted in Trier (F | T / BTR) A.D. 317 - 318
Reference(s) – RIC VII Trier 161 (R4).

4.66 g. 20.58 mm. 180 degrees.



By small details... in this case I am talking about the engravers marks still visible on the legs, the forearm and the neck of Sol. These are such delicate tool marks and it never ceases to amaze me when these make it onto a coin and for that coin to survive to make it into my hands.

Here is a larger image of the reverse where they are more clearly visible.



Martin

 

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It is amazing, but, then again, it's amazing to hold any of these Ancient coins. I never cease to be in awe of them.

 

Commonness be hanged! It's a very eye-catching piece.

 

Wow! I had to really think about what you mean, but then I saw the marks on the legs. Beautiful piece, Martin.

 

All in all, it's a gorgeous coin!!

 

Beautiful. You are already on a roll this year Martin!

 

Very nea Martin

 

Or maybe it's a worn Sol wearing striped socks?

Beautiful coin. Congratulations.