Here's another example K V variant of the Connie Folles from the Antioxia mint. This one is from the 10th, and last, officina. I was very fond of the fabric on this one, and the remarkable contrasting patina with the green bits, the dirt, and the brown surface sticking through. I fell in love with this coin at first sight. Definitely grateful for Forvm's service. Constantius I Chlorus AE Follis 300 - 301 A.D., Antioch Mint, 10th Officina 9.132g, 27.9mm, 12H Obverse: FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right Reverse: GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI, Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand Exergue: K/(I on V)//ANT Provenance: Ex. Forum Ancient Coins 2019 Reference: RIC VI Antioch 55a
This one is from the western provinces: Constantius I Chlorus AE Follis 296 - 303 A.D., London Mint, null Officina 10.22g, 28.0mm, 6H Obverse: FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, cuirassed, right Reverse: GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI, Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand Exergue: -/-//- Provenance: Ex. Roma Numismatics E-Live Auction 2, Lot 1028 Reference: RIC VI Londinium 14a, Cloke & Toone 2.01.010
I looked for that XXI Alexandria for a long time to go with this cast counterfeit (purchased as such from Victor Failmezger back when I was taking photos of his coins. It appears on Plate 2 of his book marked as a cast fake. I have seen several clay molds for these but never bought one. Alexandria seems to have been an active place for counterfeiting at that period. The cast: Struck (repeated here for comparison):
I will show this Antoninianus of Constantius - which, as I understand it, was only struck for about a year. Constantius as Caesar, 293-305 Struck before the coin reform of c. 294, so only struck 293-294 for about one year. 22 mm. 3.90 grams. IOV ET HERCVLI CONS CAES Jupiter and Hercules, protectors of the Caesars ANTIOCH
C.A., That's an interesting coin . With 10 different workshops hammering out coinage at the Antioch Mint, they must have been suppling many different areas in the East with coinage.
Doug, You're right, the Alexandria Mint coinage has been counterfeited for a long time . I sold the contemporary fake of a Nero Tet, pictured below in CNG 483.
Clavdivs, That's a fascinating coin of Constantius, & a scarce one too . I like the upside-down S on the reverse .
That is a nice one @Al Kowsky ! I have about 4 or 5 of Constantius coins but cant find the pictures at the moment , these are the only two I could find pics of. Constantius I Chlorus 295-299AD AE Radiate Fraction Obv: FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, radiate, draped bust right Rev: CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM, Prince standing right in military dress, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter facing left, leaning on sceptre; in centre: * over Γ (gama) Mintmark: ANT. 2.79 grams. RIC VI Antioch 61Γ Constantius I, As Caesar, Minted 295 - 299AD Post Reform AE Radiate Fraction Obv: FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: CONCORDIA MI-LITVM, Constantius standing facing right receiving globe from Jupiter standing opposite and holding a sceptre KA in lower centre. Ref: RIC VI Cyzicus 19A Notes: Minted 295 - 299AD
bcuda, Those are nice examples, thanks for posting . I hope to add a few more folles to my collection in the near future .