Can anyone read the legend on this coin, please?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Topcat7, Nov 9, 2017.

  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    I have to admit defeat on this one.
    I (think) that I can see:-
    Obv: "D N IVL CONSTA-NTIUS P F AVG" (Constantius II), draped and cuirassed bust right, but , , , and
    Rev: REPARATIO (?????)UP(?) (Poss.) emperor standing half left, holding labarum and raising a turreted woman kneeling right.
    Mintmark (in exe.) H (gamma) S S.

    (But what do I know? With my age and eyesight it might be something totally different.) Can anyone help me please? I cannot find a reference under Constantius II. Even the mintmark would help.

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  3. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    REPARATIO REIPVB reverse. SMTES in exe. Theodosius?
     
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  4. lrbguy

    lrbguy Well-Known Member

    Agree. The DNTHEO is pretty clear.
     
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  5. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    @maridvnvm
    Thank you Martin. Now I can see that. (I became somewhat tunnel-visioned before.)
    I do appreciate your efforts.
    Thanks to you, it looks as if it could be Theodosius I, RIC IX Trier 65c?
    (P.S. I get new lenses put into my eyes in a month or two, so I should be able to tell a 'Theo' from a 'Constantius' then.)
     
  6. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    After some further research, I am happier that it is
    Theodosius I, RIC IX Thessalonica 37(d)
    Thank-you again for your help.
     
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  7. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Yeah, I could just make out the THEO. Of course, when in doubt always guess Constantius II with the boat load of coins he minted.
     
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  8. Victor_Clark

    Victor_Clark all my best friends are dead Romans Dealer


    Yes he struck many types for many years, but never this type.
     
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