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<p>[QUOTE="Valentinian, post: 7702343, member: 44316"]There was a coin reform in 348 which improved the quality of the AE coins. Several new types had legends "FEL TEMP REPARATIO" (Happy times are here again!). They are very collectible for being inexpensive, reasonably large, well-engraved, and available in many varieties from various mints. By 355 the reformed types had gotten smaller and smaller and their quality had declined dramatically. Then, when only Constantius II and Julian (the Apostate) ruled, a new type was introduced.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1321807[/ATTACH] </p><p>16-15 mm. 1.87 grams.</p><p>Constantius II. </p><p>DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG</p><p>SPES REIPVBLICE, emperor standing holding globe and reversed spear</p><p>SMNΓ</p><p>RIC VIII Nicomedia 112, page 482, the second of two issues in 355-361 (after which Julian ruled alone).</p><p><br /></p><p>I think collecting all the AE types of (one or more) Constantinian rulers is an excellent theme that won't break the bank. This type is not rare, but it is hard to find this nice. </p><p><br /></p><p>Show us anything related![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Valentinian, post: 7702343, member: 44316"]There was a coin reform in 348 which improved the quality of the AE coins. Several new types had legends "FEL TEMP REPARATIO" (Happy times are here again!). They are very collectible for being inexpensive, reasonably large, well-engraved, and available in many varieties from various mints. By 355 the reformed types had gotten smaller and smaller and their quality had declined dramatically. Then, when only Constantius II and Julian (the Apostate) ruled, a new type was introduced. [ATTACH=full]1321807[/ATTACH] 16-15 mm. 1.87 grams. Constantius II. DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG SPES REIPVBLICE, emperor standing holding globe and reversed spear SMNΓ RIC VIII Nicomedia 112, page 482, the second of two issues in 355-361 (after which Julian ruled alone). I think collecting all the AE types of (one or more) Constantinian rulers is an excellent theme that won't break the bank. This type is not rare, but it is hard to find this nice. Show us anything related![/QUOTE]
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