Mis-attributed Roman Imperial coin

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by RaceBannon, Jan 4, 2015.

  1. RaceBannon

    RaceBannon Member

    I've wanted a Maximinus II coin for a while now. Yesterday, I thought I was getting one. As part of my new year's haul, I was sold a coin that I believe is mis-attributed as a Maximinus II. This dealer has done this to me before. I think it's an honest mistake. He's just not great at attribution.


    After spending some time on WildWinds chasing down the correct attribution, I believe this coin is actually a Galerius. I couldn't find any Maximinus II coins with this reverse. I had it narrowed down yesterday, but can't get into WildWinds this morning. Here's what I believe this coin's attribution is. But also can't locate a RIC#. Can anyone help?

    Galerius; 305-311 AD
    AE Post reform radiate, 19mm, 2.6g
    OBV: GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES, Bust right, radiate draped and cuirassed
    REV: CONCORDIA MILITVM, Galerius Stdg R receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter
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  3. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
     
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  4. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    I'm also seeing GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, which would indeed make it Galerius. I can't see clearly enough on the reverse what letters you have in the centerfield, and if there's a mintmark in the exergue or it's been worn off. But if you have HA-epsilon in the center then it's RIC VI Heraclea 16, if you have only A-delta and see what's left of an ALE in the exergue then it's RIC VI Alexandria 48B.
     
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  5. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    nice addicion ;D
     
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  6. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    Very cool Race!!!
     
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  7. RaceBannon

    RaceBannon Member


    Thanks Z-Man. Much appreciated.
     
  8. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Galerius! Nice coin even if it's not a Max II.
     
  9. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    i can't keep those two straight. :sour:

    solid obverse RB, looks good on that wood table!
     
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  10. RaceBannon

    RaceBannon Member


    LOL. I'm old school on the background. One of these days I'll download photo-scape ;).
     
  11. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    http://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/max.html
    Feel free to point your seller to the above. I doubt he will read it but we can always try.

    Few of us are willing to avoid sellers that can not read as long as their photo skills allow us to ID a coin correctly. I am not inclined to pay 'retail' prices to sellers with 'flea market' expertise but many will just consider that evidence of my being difficult. RIC says they exist from Alexandria but I don't recall the Concordia for Maximinus II. Who has one to show?

    He is not alone:
    http://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=181169
    Shame on you, CBG.
     
  12. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    => ahaha ... Bannon, I thought those babies were shot on creepy red-satin sheets!! (eeechh)

    => either way, very cool coin my friend (I'm not a judger)
     
  13. RaceBannon

    RaceBannon Member

    Thanks for the link Doug. Very helpful. I still need to make it up your way for a show. There's a good one down here in VA Beach next month.
     
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