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<p>[QUOTE="RaceBannon, post: 2053561, member: 25357"]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.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>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?</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Galerius</b>; 305-311 AD </p><p>AE Post reform radiate, 19mm, 2.6g</p><p>OBV: GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES, Bust right, radiate draped and cuirassed</p><p>REV: CONCORDIA MILITVM, Galerius Stdg R receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter</p><p>[ATTACH=full]377636[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]377637[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="RaceBannon, post: 2053561, member: 25357"]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? [B]Galerius[/B]; 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 [ATTACH=full]377636[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]377637[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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