I forgot that these are from this lot that I had posted about before. Lot 2862. ROMAN EMPIRE: LOT of 91 Constantinian bronzes, mostly AE3's and AE4's, including Maximian (3 pcs), Maximinus II, Licinius I (9), Licinius II, Constantine I (19, including 4 of Londinium, three EF or AU with lovely patina), Constantinian commemoratives (10), Helena, Theodora, Crispus (2), Constantine II (2), Constans (6), Constantius II (19, including two majorinae with lovely brown patina: EF & VF-EF); average VF or better, quite a few examples EF or better with nice patina, most attributed on accompanying holders; plus a group of 17 worn, mostly unattributed small bronzes of little value; retail value $750, lot of 91 pieces. 47 of these went straight to the junk pile
No it was not, but those are the breaks when you are a dealer/ collector. This was a mediocre collection that someone enjoyed, but little value. Lots of Littleton trash. I was most interested in the 3 London coins and they were all the same RIC number. I will continue to post some of the better ones.
the best coin so far Constantius II A.D. 326 Ӕ nummus 18x19mm 3.7g FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left. PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS; camp gate with two turrets and star between them. In ex. P crescent T RIC VII Ticinum 201 This one is decent. A 2 year old Constantine II portrayed as the Prince of Youth or heir apparent-- a pretty tough baby. Constantine II A.D. 317- 318 Ӕ nummus 19x20mm 4.4g FL CL CONSTANTINVS IVN N C; bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear. PRINCIPI• IVVENTVTIS; Prince, laureate, in military dress, cloak spread, holding spear in right and globe in left; F-T across fields. In ex. •ATR RIC VII Trier 172 and one of the London coins Constantine I A.D. 314 Ӕ nummus 20x21mm 3.0g IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right. SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Sol rad., stg. l., raising r. hand, globe in l., chlamys across l. shoulder; across fields S-F. in ex. PLN RIC VII London 10; LMCC 8.02.015
No, most of the Littleton coins went into my garbage pile. When I said the purchase wasn't worth it, I was speaking as a collector. I always hope to get stuff for me from lots; but nothing in this lot. As a dealer, I will make my money back, some of these are really nice coins. With just the 7 posted so far, I am half-way to breaking even. These LRB's are terrific for my store since that is what I specialize in, so I always look for large groups like this; though I am always disappointed when I don't get to cherry pick. Bad for me is good for my customers.
The best for today. Constantine I Posthumous issue 15x16mm 1.6g A.D. 347- 348 DIVO CONSTANTINVS PT AVGG; Veiled head right. VN-MR [VENERANDAE MEMORIAE] Constantine veiled, standing right. In ex. SMKA RIC VIII Cyzicus 46
since I mentioned Littleton junk, I figured I would post this. From an eBay listing I saw today, some Littleton coins from the 80's...these should have been given away for free.
Yup, or to throw in as a freebie, when someone buys something, off you. I've gotten some rejects, as additions, from ebay purchases. Some, I've even kept.
