Bull head in Standard

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by 7Calbrey, Oct 19, 2016.

  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    I noticed that this bronze coin of Constantine the Great has a the head of a bull in the standard separating 2 soldiers on reverse. It was struck in Antioch and weighs only 1.4 g. The exergue reads SMAN Gamma. I remember once reading that the bull head hints to the military legion which accompanied the Emperor. Any idea ? The 3 photos here below were taken at night with a Flash.

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  3. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Sorry but it's too blurry for me to be of any help. Could be very cool.
     
  4. Victor_Clark

    Victor_Clark all my best friends are dead Romans Dealer

    nevermind
     
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  5. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

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  6. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    can you get a better pic 7C? i'd like to see it more clearly.
     
  7. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    I saw your link before it was changed @Victor_Clark and nothing there liked like a bulls head. Just like Mikey's photo, I don't see anything that looks like a bulls head.
     
  8. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Thanks for your useful comments.
    @C71 I started to type this reply before I was notified that I have an alert from yourself. Well..The coin is at hand now. Fortunately its condition is superb. The head of the "bull" is not circular.. It is somewhat long. And there are really horns.
    Anyway.. Of course I shall take many close pictures tomorrow under clear sunlight directly, and then I shall choose the best photos and post them on this same thread. The coin was struck in Antioch and not in Arles.
     
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  9. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    I think you are right. No bulls or cows there, at all. Here's a close digital shot.
    Hope it could help.. Constrev D.JPG
     
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