Roman ? "I Guess !" It starts a new collection.

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  1. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    Have even begun the research on it yet. It's smaller and will need to good light to get a better look at it. It's dark in color.
     
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  3. red_spork

    red_spork Triumvir monetalis

    This is not Constantine II but Constantius II. While they have similar names and ruled at similar times, they are actually different rulers. The Constantine dynasty weren't terribly original with their names.
     
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  4. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    Here are a couple of shots tonight. The first is a picture of both coins together, the one on the right is the one we are talking about the next two is the second coin I haven't tried to research yet. DSC05851.JPG DSC05852 (2).JPG DSC05853 (2).JPG
     
  5. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    Correct, I am in agreement with my latest posts.
     
  6. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Coins from this period can be found in much better condition without paying a lot. Should you develop an interest in collecting ancients LRBs can be very satisfying. Some examples of reverses I really like:

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    Time of Constantine, 330-333 AD
    AE, follis, 17mm, 2.2g; 6h; Trier, AD 333-334
    Obv.: VRBS ROMA; helmeted bust of Roma wearing imperial mantle left
    Rev.: She-wolf standing left, with Romulus and Remus suckling beneath, two stars above, wreath between
    In Ex.: TRS

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    Constantius II, AD 337-361.
    Æ Follis, 4g, 19mm, 12h; Cyzicus mint, 325-326.
    Obv.: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust left.
    Rev.: PROVIDEN-TIA CAESS; Campgate, two turrets, no doors, star above, eight stone layers // SMKS dot

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    Constantine I, AD 306-337
    AE, follis, 3.51g, 20.5mm; 12h; Trier mint, AD 332-333
    Obv.: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG; helmeted, cuirassed bust right
    Rev.: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS; globe set on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX above, three stars
    In Ex.: dot PTR dot
    Ex. Langtoft hoard

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    Constans, 333-337 AD
    AE3; Siscia mint: 347 AD.
    Obv.: CONSTAN-S PF AVG; rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
    Rev.: VICTOR-IA AVGG; Victory walking left holding wreath in each hand, Chi-Rho in right field // *ASIS*
     
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  7. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    Very nice pieces, but what kind of price range do you look at with coins like these ?
     
  8. Orange Julius

    Orange Julius Well-Known Member

    Ooh... that second one is what is known as a “fallen horseman” (or “falling horseman” depending on who you ask). That should be enough of a clue to do some internet sleuthing.

    One of the interesting things about that coin is that you can tell who the ruler is even without the legend... even though this type was minted for a variety of rulers over the years.

    I’m guessing you want to take a shot at identifying it yourself so I wont spill the beans but if you hit a wall... we can tell you who it is.
     
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  9. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    In order of appearance:
    $45
    $55
    $75
    $42

    Maybe not the best examples for inexpensive LRBs!

    How about these? I bought them in an unseen lot and each one works out to $5.45:

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    Here are some for $20 or less:

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    Constantine I, AD 306 - 337
    AE3, 2.95g, 19mm; 5h; Thessalonica mint
    Obv.: CONSTAN-TINUS AVG; laureate head right
    Rev.: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; campgate, 6 layers, no doors, two turrets, star above, dot in right field
    In Ex.: SMTSA
    $10

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    Constantius II, AD 337-361
    Æ Follis, 2.8g, 18mm, 12h; Heraclea mint,
    Obv.: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left.
    Rev.: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS; Camp gate with two turrets, no doors; six stone layers, star above, star in left field // SMHΓ
    $15

    This coin isn't an LRB but what is a Roman Provincial that was inexpensive and interesting:

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    Commodus; Philppopolis, Thrace; AD 180-192
    AE, 4.07g, 18mm; 6h
    Obv.: AY K? M?...-KOMOΔOC; laureate head right
    Rev.: [Φ]ΙΛΙΠΠΟ[ΠOΛEITΩN]; coiled serpent with beard and two head fins
    $19

    Here's a interesting and inexpensive Greek coin:

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    SICILY, Himera.
    AE hemilitron, 3.2g, 15mm, 4h; c. 420 - 409 B.C.
    Obv.: [IME]; Head of nymph Himera left, wearing sphendone, six pellets before (off flan).
    Rev.: Six pellets within laurel wreath.
    $20
     
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  10. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    @Jwt708 I really like those last 2 Victories. I don't know why but I'm a sucker for a Victory :)
    That Commodus is pretty cool too. Love that serpent.
     
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  11. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Nothing like a well executed Victory!

    Commodus' coin inspired this purchase, which cost a lot more:

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    Septimius Severus, 193 - 211 AD
    Æ 8 Assaria, 32mm, 15.31g, 8h; Thrace, Pautalia Mint.
    Obv.: AV K A CEΠTI CEVHPOC ΠEP; Laureate head of Septimius right.
    Rev.: OVΛΠIAC ΠAVTAΛIAC; Fourfold coiled serpent with erect head right.
     
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  12. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    What I want to make clear is that ancient coins can be enjoyed at any budget and there is much to learn and explore.
     
  13. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    110% agree with this statement!
     
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  14. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    OK you've peaked my interest I'll do some research, thanks.
     
  15. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    Very nice coins and thanks for the information.
     
  16. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    OK with the first bit of info, is it Constantius Gallus, 346-354, yes or no ?
     
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  18. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    There are two things that show in your photo that rule out Gallus. One is legend but one is not.
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  19. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I was confused by talking about two coins at once but neither is Gallus.
     
  20. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Piling on...Constantine II

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    Delmatius:

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    Constantius II:

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    constans2.jpg
     
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  21. bear32211

    bear32211 Always Learning

    I've gone on line I've looked at multiple pictures and read information trying to match this one. HELP, what is it ?
     
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