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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Drusus, post: 334918, member: 6370&quot;]I would say its no more over done than most modern coinage (and by that I mean any coin not strictly ancient)...it has a portrait and inscription on the front, a simple picture on the reverse (much less complicated than say...coins from german states), an inscription and a mint mark.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Prices for ancients are on a steady rise and I am slowly being out priced for many of the coins I like in this area...I have never been a huge fan of these small late imperials but as they are more affordable I have been keeping my eyes out for ones that are in better than average condition and have eye appeal. I have even grown to like them a lot more as some have interesting themes and sometimes a pleasing portrait.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It seems to me, like many other things Roman, these type of coins set the template for coins in the future...already any American coin with liberty on it borrows from Roman coins (as well as other themes) but as the empire expanded and population rose a more sophisticated system of mints in more cities had to be developed (as well as the coinage being devalued)...I liken these coins to an American penny....they were devalued coinage minted in huge numbers...cheap...low value...with a system of tracking where the coin was minted...all that is missing is a strict year of minting and one can often narrow that down by other means.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This coin was cheaper than many modern coins...from an auction at forum it was a bit over 20 dollars, which at one time would have been a lot for this coin. Some may feel it still is a lot.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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