Ancient Coins: Newest Acquisitions

Got it yesterday.
Constantine I the Great (306-337).

 

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Cool Roman Eugene. I did not know that you liked coins older than 1000 AD.
Ben, very nice Rhodey. Funny I had been bidding on some raw Rhodies this week, but lost.

 

This is my second Roman coin, Ripley!

 

i didn't know this thread existed... here's my latest (previously posted on another thread)

 

I found this in a junk box. I think it's Byzantine, but have no idea how to attribute it.

 

Very cool coin! It looks quite a bit like a few of the coins on this site: http://www.beastcoins.com/Byzantine/Heraclius/Heraclius.htm

 

Is it just me, or does the shape of Christ's face on this coin resemble a piece of toast? Surely this couldn't be a coincidence.

 

My newest is a GALLIENUS Antoninianus, RIC 283, struck in Rome during his Sole Reign, 267-268 AD.
OBV: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right
REV: SOLI CONS AVG, Pegasus right springing heavenward; A in exergue

JW

 

Nice, from the Gallienus menagerie. Do you attempt to get the whole series? They are popular.

Chris

 

I was not intending to do so, but it seems I'm well on my way. I have the Pegasus, Stag, and Centaur. The centaur is relatively new as well. GALLIENUS Antoninianus, RIC 163, struck in Rome during his Sole Reign, 267-268 AD.
OBV: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate bust right
REV: APOLLINI CONS AVG, centaur walking right drawing bow. Z in ex.

JW


Read more: http://www.cointalk.com/t165399-23/#ixzz1b9rb3V00

 

I just purchased an Antoninianus minted in the name of Postumus by Aureolus in 268 AD at Mediolanum, RIC V 388. The history behind this colorful Roman General and Usurper is very interesting. It will make a nice addition to my collection.

 

Picked up a few ancients at a thrift shop. I find that half the fun is identifying them and learning about the history.




I had to photshop the pics. my original pics. were too dark.

Heres the info. that I found, if there is anything wrong let me know.
Year 351-355 AD.
Rome
DN Contantius PF AVG
Bronze, AE 3
Mintmark P for primus, 1
RIC 121

And heres the original pictures in case anyone is interested.





Still have a few more to ID.

 

Ok, after hours of research I finally identified another one.






Year 194-195 A.D.
Rome
DCL SEPT ALBIN CAES
Obverse, Clodius Albinus: Ceasear
RIC 56B

I heard it was rare but don't know if it really is. Again if anyone has any better info. or found out I'm wrong with some of the information. Please let me know.

 

Is it your coin?

Hello Ruben,
I normally recognize your coin photos. In this case, I'd like to ask if it is real & what is it?

 

my camera is temporarily not working, so i had to take scans... sorry about the bad quality, still learning how to get better scans.


western han dynasty (136-119 b.c.)


tang dynasty, chien yuan reign (758-762 a.d.)


northern sung dynasty, tien sheng reign (1023-1031 a.d.)

 

amazing isn't that the basic design stayed the same for 1900 years?

 

Well its kind of an oxymoron when your newest acquisition is 1,662 years old. Here is Magnentius from 350 AD (Van Meter 28).

 

This nice Trajan denarius came in today. Dacian arms on the reverse. Circa 103 AD.
Van Meter 7/17 -

 

Not really a collector of Ancients but I do like them. Found a few used auction catalogs for a reasonable price.