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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Pavlos, post: 3333422, member: 96635&quot;]This is my second and third Roman coins in my collection. When I saw those 2 coins I could not resist buying them.</p><p><br /></p><p>First is a follis from Constantius I as caesar, minted circa 301-303 BC in Lugdunum. What a amazing obverse in my opinion, all the hairs on his face are so detailed. What also made me get this is because it is a nice and big coin, 28mm; 11.70g. If i&#039;m not wrong it is also a quite rare coin with his head looking left. And well on the end also I also got it because it is the father of Constantine the Great. </p><p><br /></p><p>I noticed there are quite some variations in the armor that Constantius is wearing. Anything that I need to take note about the armor he is wearing on this coin? Also, why is the coin so much bigger and heavier compared to the later issued Follis of the Constantinian dynasty? </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/0YakBSL.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><b>Constantius I caesar (293-305 BC) Follis Lugdunum mint circa 301-303 BC</b></p><p><b>Obverse: </b>Laureate and cuirassed bust left</p><p><b>Reverse:</b> Genius standing left, wearing modius, holding patera over altar and cornucopia; in right field, A and in exergue, PLG.</p><p><b>Reference:</b> RIC 166a</p><p><br /></p><p>The second coin is from Constantine II, actually the only reason I toke this coin is because of the chi-rho and the coin is in very nice condition. The coin is not that big and heavy, only 18mm and 1.84g, but I guess because the value degraded?</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/q1onsyK.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><b>Constantine II (337-340 BC) Æ4 Siscia mint circa 337-340 BC</b></p><p><b>Obverse: </b>Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right</p><p><b>Reverse:</b> Two soldiers standing facing, holding shield and inverted spear; between them, standard. In exergue, ESIS - crescent</p><p><b>Reference:</b> RIC 96</p><p><br /></p><p>I still need to do some research about both coins, my knowledge about Roman Imperial coins are not the greatest. If anyone can answer my questions and share background history or numismatic knowledge about these coins it is much appreciated! Also, do not forget to share any of your coins that are related to these coins and subject![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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