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<p>[QUOTE="Caesar_Augustus, post: 3939495, member: 87659"]Choosing my top 10 for this year was no easy task, but I was persuaded by [USER=84744]@Severus Alexander[/USER] to make this thread, so I gave it my best shot. This is my 3rd year of coin collecting and I think it may have been my best year. I sold many of my early Roman Imperial coins that I got in the previous years, and turned my focus to mainly coins of the Tetrarchy and Byzantine coins. Without further ado, here's my top 10 list for 2019.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>#10</b>: This is one of my favorite over-strike coins. You can see the under-type on both sides (that I am yet to identify), and the die for the new coin was small resulting in the flan folding onto it upon strike. This creates a pretty cool effect on the edges as you can see in the picture.</p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Constans II</b></p><p>AE Follis</p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/yqXyMux.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>659 - 668 A.D., Syracuse Mint</p><p>4.07g, 27.8mm, 6H</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Obverse:</b> -,</p><p><i>Constans, holding long cross, and Constantine IV, holding globus cruciger, standing facing</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reverse:</b> TKw monogram,</p><p><i>Large M; monogram above, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing to left and right, respectively</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Exergue:</b> SCL</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reference:</b> SBCV 1110</p><p><br /></p><p><b>#9</b>: This one is ex. [USER=87080]@TheRed[/USER], and its my first example of the series of huge Justinian folles from the Cyzicus mint. I am always impressed by the size of these coins and always wonder about the impression of the Romans while handling these coins in their day-to-day purchases.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Justinian the Great</b></p><p>AE Follis</p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/4dH3JxQ.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>542 - 543 A.D., Cyzicus Mint, 2nd Officina</p><p>19.765g, 39.4mm, 6H</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Obverse:</b> D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG,</p><p><i>Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross to right</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reverse:</b> -,</p><p><i>Large M; A/N/N/O - X/ς (R.Y. 16) across field, cross above, B below</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Exergue:</b> KYZ</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reference:</b> SBCV 207</p><p><br /></p><p><b>#8</b>: This is a common coin from the London mint. The depiction of both Constantine and Sol are very good, and the coin is struck on a large and circular flan with very few missing details. I am especially fond of the rendition of Constantine's nose on this one, although I doubt it would make the cut for the "Crooked Nose" challenge thread.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Constantine the Great</b></p><p>AE Follis</p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/1bdLPbn.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p>309 - 311 A.D., London Mint</p><p>4.65g, 22.80mm, 12H</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Obverse:</b> IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG,</p><p><i>Laureate and cuirassed bust right</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reverse:</b> SOLI INVICTO COMITI,</p><p><i>Sol, chlamys falling from left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding up globe with left hand</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Exergue:</b> T/F//PLN</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reference:</b> RIC VI Londinium 121a, Cloke & Toone 6.02.010</p><p><br /></p><p><b>#7</b>: When the engraver was working on the obverse legend,it looks like he thought he was running out of room at first, until he was done 'MAXIMINVS', then realized he has a lot of room to fit in the 'NOB CAES' resulting in the legend we see here. Along with the hints of silvering, and nice brown patina, this coin makes it to my top 10.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Maximinus II Daia</b></p><p>AE Follis</p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/42xBrAH.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p>308 - 313 A.D., Alexandria Mint, 6th Officina</p><p>6.730g, 23.1mm, 12H</p><p><b>Obverse:</b> GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES,</p><p><i>Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right;ties divergent, with pointed truncation</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reverse:</b> GENIO CA-ESARIS,</p><p><i>Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand; liquid sometimes flowing from patera</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Exergue:</b> K/(ς on P)//ALE</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reference:</b> RIC VI Alexandria 99a</p><p><br /></p><p><b>#6</b>: There is something really special about this coin and I can't understand why it is so. There are two distinct representations of the letter 'A': one in the obverse legend and another, more familiar representation, in the mintmark. Also to note, Constantius does not have a flowing beard in this representation of him.</p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Constantius I Chlorus</b></p><p>AE Follis</p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/JslDCyV.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p>296 - 297 A.D., Heraclea Mint, 1st Officina</p><p>8.39g, 29.0mm, 12H</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Obverse:</b> FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES,</p><p><i>Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reverse:</b> GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI,</p><p><i>Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Exergue:</b> -/-//HTA</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reference:</b> RIC VI Heraclea 18a</p><p><br /></p><p><b>#5</b>: This one was a recent win showing very detailed portrayals of both Diocletian and Genius. At this time, coins minted in London began to show enlarged busts. This one shows an enlarged chest area, but the head remains small. I am still looking for an example with the enlarged bust.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Diocletian</b></p><p>AE Follis</p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/LcqhOju.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p>296 - 303 A.D., London Mint</p><p>9.49g, 26.0mm, 6H</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Obverse:</b> IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG,</p><p><i>Laureate and cuirassed bust right</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reverse:</b> GENIO POPV–LI ROMANI,</p><p><i>Genius standing, facing left, head surmounted by a modius, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left arm</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Exergue:</b> -/-//-</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reference:</b> RIC VI Londinium 6a, Cloke & Toone 2.01.003</p><p><br /></p><p><b>#4</b>: This coin was missed by RIC, and is fairly common. Its a coin of Constantine as Caesar minted in Antioch. The style is very similar to coins of the other Tetrarchs from around the same period of time.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Constantine the Great, As Caesar</b></p><p>AE Follis</p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/toW83x6.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p>306 - 307 A.D., Antioch Mint, 1st Officina</p><p>10.40g, 26.0mm, 6H</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Obverse:</b> FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES,</p><p><i>Laureate head right</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reverse:</b> GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI,</p><p><i>Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, liquors flowing from patera in right hand, cornucopiae in left</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Exergue:</b> -/A//ANT:</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reference:</b> Not in RIC</p><p><br /></p><p><b>#3</b>: I have a few Constantine Rome Mint Soli Invicto Comiti coins. This was a break in the tradition, a Marti Conservatori which I'm sure [USER=31620]@maridvnvm[/USER] would like. Its a nice coin with some residual silvering remaining underneath the bed of verigris. I would try to remove the verdigris if I knew how, as the details on both Constantine and Mars seem exceptional. This definitely is a worthy <b><span style="color: #b35900">bronze</span> </b>winner.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Constantine the Great</b></p><p>AE Follis</p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/Ras4Zyc.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p>313 A.D., Rome Mint, 2nd Officina</p><p>3.24g, 20.0mm, 6H</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Obverse:</b> IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG,</p><p><i>Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reverse:</b> MARTI CO-NSERVATORI,</p><p><i>Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding reversed spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Exergue:</b> R/F//RS</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reference:</b> RIC VII Rome 6</p><p><br /></p><p><b>#2</b>: Coming in for <b><span style="color: #808080">silver </span></b><span style="color: #000000">is this beautifully silvered coin of Galerius as Caesar from Carthage. It has a beautiful depiction of a lion on the reverse with Africa wearing an elephant headdress. If you look closely, you can see the details on the elephant's trunk. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Galerius</b></p><p>AE Follis</p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/roABtXr.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p>298 A.D., Carthage Mint, 4th Officina</p><p>8.24g, 28.0mm, 6H</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Obverse:</b> MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES,</p><p><i>Head of Galerius, laureate, right</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reverse:</b> FELIX A-DV-ENT AVGG NN,</p><p><i>Africa, wearing elephant-skin head-dress, draped, standing front, head left, holding standard in right hand and tusk in left hand; to left, lion with captured bull</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Exergue:</b> -/I//PKΔ</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reference:</b> RIC VI Carthage 26b</p><p><br /></p><p><b>#1 (Winner for CA's top coin of 2019)</b>: This might be a surprise for many, but I was so intrigued with [USER=14873]@jamesicus[/USER] work on London mint coinage, and my wins from AMCC 1, that I was always on the look for nice examples from London. This one was miss-attributed as Constantine, and it is an invasion follis that Constantius brought with him when he was re-taking Britannia for the Empire. You can read more about these coins <a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/the-britannic-invasion-coinage-of-constantius.303098/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/the-britannic-invasion-coinage-of-constantius.303098/">here</a>. I am fond of many aspects of this coin: the portrayals of Constantius and genius, the large flan and the large weight are some. It wins my <b><span style="color: #b3b300">gold </span></b>award for top 10 of CA's 2019.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Constantius I Chlorus</b></p><p>AE Follis</p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/jV46lBz.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p>294 - 296 A.D., Unknown Mint</p><p>11.15g, 28.5mm, 6H</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Obverse:</b> FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C,</p><p><i>Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reverse:</b> GENIO POPV–LI ROMANI,</p><p><i>Genius standing, facing left, head surmounted by a modius, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left arm</i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Exergue:</b> -/-//-</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reference:</b> RIC VI Lugdunum 17a</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks all for looking. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Caesar_Augustus, post: 3939495, member: 87659"]Choosing my top 10 for this year was no easy task, but I was persuaded by [USER=84744]@Severus Alexander[/USER] to make this thread, so I gave it my best shot. This is my 3rd year of coin collecting and I think it may have been my best year. I sold many of my early Roman Imperial coins that I got in the previous years, and turned my focus to mainly coins of the Tetrarchy and Byzantine coins. Without further ado, here's my top 10 list for 2019. [B]#10[/B]: This is one of my favorite over-strike coins. You can see the under-type on both sides (that I am yet to identify), and the die for the new coin was small resulting in the flan folding onto it upon strike. This creates a pretty cool effect on the edges as you can see in the picture. [B] Constans II[/B] AE Follis [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/yqXyMux.jpg[/IMG] 659 - 668 A.D., Syracuse Mint 4.07g, 27.8mm, 6H [B]Obverse:[/B] -, [I]Constans, holding long cross, and Constantine IV, holding globus cruciger, standing facing[/I] [B]Reverse:[/B] TKw monogram, [I]Large M; monogram above, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing to left and right, respectively[/I] [B]Exergue:[/B] SCL [B]Reference:[/B] SBCV 1110 [B]#9[/B]: This one is ex. [USER=87080]@TheRed[/USER], and its my first example of the series of huge Justinian folles from the Cyzicus mint. I am always impressed by the size of these coins and always wonder about the impression of the Romans while handling these coins in their day-to-day purchases. [B]Justinian the Great[/B] AE Follis [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/4dH3JxQ.jpg[/IMG] 542 - 543 A.D., Cyzicus Mint, 2nd Officina 19.765g, 39.4mm, 6H [B]Obverse:[/B] D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, [I]Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross to right[/I] [B]Reverse:[/B] -, [I]Large M; A/N/N/O - X/ς (R.Y. 16) across field, cross above, B below[/I] [B]Exergue:[/B] KYZ [B]Reference:[/B] SBCV 207 [B]#8[/B]: This is a common coin from the London mint. The depiction of both Constantine and Sol are very good, and the coin is struck on a large and circular flan with very few missing details. I am especially fond of the rendition of Constantine's nose on this one, although I doubt it would make the cut for the "Crooked Nose" challenge thread. [B]Constantine the Great[/B] AE Follis [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/1bdLPbn.jpg[/IMG] 309 - 311 A.D., London Mint 4.65g, 22.80mm, 12H [B]Obverse:[/B] IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, [I]Laureate and cuirassed bust right[/I] [B]Reverse:[/B] SOLI INVICTO COMITI, [I]Sol, chlamys falling from left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding up globe with left hand[/I] [B]Exergue:[/B] T/F//PLN [B]Reference:[/B] RIC VI Londinium 121a, Cloke & Toone 6.02.010 [B]#7[/B]: When the engraver was working on the obverse legend,it looks like he thought he was running out of room at first, until he was done 'MAXIMINVS', then realized he has a lot of room to fit in the 'NOB CAES' resulting in the legend we see here. Along with the hints of silvering, and nice brown patina, this coin makes it to my top 10. [B]Maximinus II Daia[/B] AE Follis [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/42xBrAH.jpg[/IMG] 308 - 313 A.D., Alexandria Mint, 6th Officina 6.730g, 23.1mm, 12H [B]Obverse:[/B] GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES, [I]Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right;ties divergent, with pointed truncation[/I] [B]Reverse:[/B] GENIO CA-ESARIS, [I]Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand; liquid sometimes flowing from patera[/I] [B]Exergue:[/B] K/(ς on P)//ALE [B]Reference:[/B] RIC VI Alexandria 99a [B]#6[/B]: There is something really special about this coin and I can't understand why it is so. There are two distinct representations of the letter 'A': one in the obverse legend and another, more familiar representation, in the mintmark. Also to note, Constantius does not have a flowing beard in this representation of him. [B] Constantius I Chlorus[/B] AE Follis [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/JslDCyV.jpg[/IMG] 296 - 297 A.D., Heraclea Mint, 1st Officina 8.39g, 29.0mm, 12H [B]Obverse:[/B] FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, [I]Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right[/I] [B]Reverse:[/B] GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI, [I]Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand[/I] [B]Exergue:[/B] -/-//HTA [B]Reference:[/B] RIC VI Heraclea 18a [B]#5[/B]: This one was a recent win showing very detailed portrayals of both Diocletian and Genius. At this time, coins minted in London began to show enlarged busts. This one shows an enlarged chest area, but the head remains small. I am still looking for an example with the enlarged bust. [B]Diocletian[/B] AE Follis [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/LcqhOju.jpg[/IMG] 296 - 303 A.D., London Mint 9.49g, 26.0mm, 6H [B]Obverse:[/B] IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, [I]Laureate and cuirassed bust right[/I] [B]Reverse:[/B] GENIO POPV–LI ROMANI, [I]Genius standing, facing left, head surmounted by a modius, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left arm[/I] [B]Exergue:[/B] -/-//- [B]Reference:[/B] RIC VI Londinium 6a, Cloke & Toone 2.01.003 [B]#4[/B]: This coin was missed by RIC, and is fairly common. Its a coin of Constantine as Caesar minted in Antioch. The style is very similar to coins of the other Tetrarchs from around the same period of time. [B]Constantine the Great, As Caesar[/B] AE Follis [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/toW83x6.jpg[/IMG] 306 - 307 A.D., Antioch Mint, 1st Officina 10.40g, 26.0mm, 6H [B]Obverse:[/B] FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES, [I]Laureate head right[/I] [B]Reverse:[/B] GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI, [I]Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, liquors flowing from patera in right hand, cornucopiae in left[/I] [B]Exergue:[/B] -/A//ANT: [B]Reference:[/B] Not in RIC [B]#3[/B]: I have a few Constantine Rome Mint Soli Invicto Comiti coins. This was a break in the tradition, a Marti Conservatori which I'm sure [USER=31620]@maridvnvm[/USER] would like. Its a nice coin with some residual silvering remaining underneath the bed of verigris. I would try to remove the verdigris if I knew how, as the details on both Constantine and Mars seem exceptional. This definitely is a worthy [B][COLOR=#b35900]bronze[/COLOR] [/B]winner. [B]Constantine the Great[/B] AE Follis [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/Ras4Zyc.jpg[/IMG] 313 A.D., Rome Mint, 2nd Officina 3.24g, 20.0mm, 6H [B]Obverse:[/B] IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, [I]Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right[/I] [B]Reverse:[/B] MARTI CO-NSERVATORI, [I]Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding reversed spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield[/I] [B]Exergue:[/B] R/F//RS [B]Reference:[/B] RIC VII Rome 6 [B]#2[/B]: Coming in for [B][COLOR=#808080]silver [/COLOR][/B][COLOR=#000000]is this beautifully silvered coin of Galerius as Caesar from Carthage. It has a beautiful depiction of a lion on the reverse with Africa wearing an elephant headdress. If you look closely, you can see the details on the elephant's trunk. [/COLOR] [B]Galerius[/B] AE Follis [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/roABtXr.jpg[/IMG] 298 A.D., Carthage Mint, 4th Officina 8.24g, 28.0mm, 6H [B]Obverse:[/B] MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, [I]Head of Galerius, laureate, right[/I] [B]Reverse:[/B] FELIX A-DV-ENT AVGG NN, [I]Africa, wearing elephant-skin head-dress, draped, standing front, head left, holding standard in right hand and tusk in left hand; to left, lion with captured bull[/I] [B]Exergue:[/B] -/I//PKΔ [B]Reference:[/B] RIC VI Carthage 26b [B]#1 (Winner for CA's top coin of 2019)[/B]: This might be a surprise for many, but I was so intrigued with [USER=14873]@jamesicus[/USER] work on London mint coinage, and my wins from AMCC 1, that I was always on the look for nice examples from London. This one was miss-attributed as Constantine, and it is an invasion follis that Constantius brought with him when he was re-taking Britannia for the Empire. You can read more about these coins [URL='https://www.cointalk.com/threads/the-britannic-invasion-coinage-of-constantius.303098/']here[/URL]. I am fond of many aspects of this coin: the portrayals of Constantius and genius, the large flan and the large weight are some. It wins my [B][COLOR=#b3b300]gold [/COLOR][/B]award for top 10 of CA's 2019. [B]Constantius I Chlorus[/B] AE Follis [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/jV46lBz.jpg[/IMG] 294 - 296 A.D., Unknown Mint 11.15g, 28.5mm, 6H [B]Obverse:[/B] FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, [I]Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right[/I] [B]Reverse:[/B] GENIO POPV–LI ROMANI, [I]Genius standing, facing left, head surmounted by a modius, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left arm[/I] [B]Exergue:[/B] -/-//- [B]Reference:[/B] RIC VI Lugdunum 17a Thanks all for looking. :)[/QUOTE]
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