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
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.
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.
=> 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)
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.