Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Clavdivs, post: 3653927, member: 93702&quot;]Sometimes even the lowly collector gets a winner .. and I think this is one..(although I am in no way comparing it to the wonderful coins posted previously on this thread)</p><p><br /></p><p>This humble LRB of Constans is one that I think is well above average. I just purchased this so we have the seller&#039;s picture.. it was $20 - so really happy to grab it (although I know it&#039;s not everyone&#039;s cup of tea).</p><p><br /></p><p>Both Obverse and Reverse have some excellent detail.</p><p>The portrait is quite pleasing (while the face is a bit bland .. but certainly very clean) however the pearl-diadem and hair are excellently done.</p><p><br /></p><p>The reverse is what made me bid. The standard being held by Constans has wonderfully detailed scroll work that I have not seen before. Perhaps that is a Chi-Rho at the top? - but I will figure that out when it arrives (not concerned either way).</p><p>What REALLY got me was the rowing Victory. We all know that Victory/Nike motif evolved into &#039;angels&quot; as Christianity took hold.. but this one looks particularly&nbsp; menacing... perhaps it&#039;s the angle of the wings and/or the stern look... I would not mess with it! One look at that Victory and I knew I was going to bid.. the boat is quite nice as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also - although less interesting to most - is the circular item behind Constans&#039; legs. In the other versions of this coin it is a slightly different shape and looks like part of Constans&#039; cloak. Here it looks almost like shield. Although I still think it&#039;s probably part of the cloak it is still another fairly unique feature (in my limited experience).</p><p>So quite a nice little coin for the price and I think well above what you see normally for these LRBs.</p><p><br /></p><p>..and hey... that ear!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]981941[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Ae-18mm of Constans, 348-350 AD., Siscia mint.</p><p>Obv. cuir. bust with perl-diadem right</p><p>Rev. emperor with Victory in ship left, holding labarum[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in