Help with ID on 3 small, cheap Romans

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Teddydogno1, Jan 17, 2015.

  1. Teddydogno1

    Teddydogno1 Well-Known Member

    I picked these all up cheaply at a recent show ($8 total including the Indian Fanam posted separately). I chose them from a mixed lot based on having decent detail (at least on one side of each) and being cheap!

    #1
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    #2
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    #3
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    Thanks!

    Rob
     
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  3. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    i see murder, please report your local policia :D
     
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  4. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    The first two are Valens, the third Constantius II.
     
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  5. Teddydogno1

    Teddydogno1 Well-Known Member

    Thanks, John. Based on that and looking at Wildwinds, I'm thinking they are these (tentative) types/descriptions...

    1)
    Valens
    Obv: pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
    Rev: some variant of Winged Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch
    Mint: cannot yet decipher mint mark

    2)
    Valens
    Obv: diademed, cuirassed bust facing right
    Rev: emperor advancing right, holding labarum and tragging bound captive by the hair
    Mint: Constantinople

    3)
    Constantius II
    Obv: diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
    Rev: soldier spearing fallen horseman, with braids, reaching backward
    Mint: ??


    Am I close? : )

    Rob
     
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  6. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Looks good. I can't make out the mint marks on 1 and 3 either.
     
  7. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I think #3 is R (Rome) perhaps T (tertia).
     
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  8. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    could 1 be cyzicus? an (S) MKA
     
  9. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    #3 looks like RT to me as well
     
  10. no name2015

    no name2015 New Member

    A valens 364-378 ae3, a constantius ii 337-361 ae3, and a constans 337-353 ae3. Each worth about 5 dollars each.
     
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