A nicely struck Julian II AE3 from fresh dies

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  1. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    Sometimes a very common coin can still appeal at a variety of levels. This one doesn't show a great deal of wear but also would appear to be from fresh dies. This can be seen from the very sharp edges to the details and to the lettering. On the reverse there is still evidence in the fields of the final stages of the preparation of the die where the surface of the die is filed to remove any minor burrs etc. that are left from the engraving process. I have examples of this from the Severan period but nothing from anything this late. This sort of minor detail is though to be eliminated after the first few strikes with a fresh die.

    So a common coin with attributes that make it interesting.

    Julian II - AE3

    Obv:– DN FL CL IVLI-ANVS PF AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust left holding spear and shield
    Rev:– VOT X MVLT XX, within wreath
    Minted in Sirmium (//BSIRM), Spring A.D. 360- A.D. 363
    Reference:– RIC VIII Sirmium 108 (C2)

    20.80 mm. 3.41 gms. 180 degrees.

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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Again, nice detail. Especially the bust.
     
  4. Alegandron

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

    Martin, beautiful clean, crisp strike! Nice
     
  5. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    A great looking coin Martin
     
  6. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    That is a great coin, especially the portrait.
     
  7. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    Yeah that's awesome, probably the sweetest details I've seen on one of thoese!
     
  8. Severus Alexander

    Severus Alexander find me at NumisForums

    Cool. Probably up @dougsmit's alley too.
     
  9. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Damn, those dies are so fresh they had to live with their aunty and uncle in Bel Air.
     
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  10. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Very nice!
     
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