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OK I'm switching to numbers next time. I'll be back in a bit have to go for now.
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Im glad you konw your coins because I am lost with this bunch. Do you think I should clean them? they have a kind of dried dust on them that comes off easily with a toothpick. I thought it looked neat so just left them the way they are.
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E - Barbarous Tetricus I - PAX reverse, holding branch and sceptre.
F - Barbarous Tetricus I - SALVS reverse, snake, alter, patera, rudder etc.
G - Barbarous Tetricus I - PAX reverse, holding branch and sceptre.
H - Probably another barbarous Tetricus I PAX, couldn't say 100%.
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OK I'm switching to numbers next time. I'll be back in a bit have to go for now No probs. Quote:
Do you think I should clean them? Personal choice with these I think. They all look in pretty good condition with decent details. If the dirt comes off easy I would probably clean them, if you soak them for a day or two it might fall off. |
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I tested out cleaning these coins. I soaked them in water then used a toothbrush and most of the crud came off. This is all the cleaning I will do with these coins they turned out very nice.  |
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This coin isn't in the best condition but it has an interesting reverse. Is that a vase?
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This coin isn't in the best condition but it has an interesting reverse. Is that a vase? Correct - its from a reverse usually described as 'Sacrificial implements' spinkler, simpulum, jug and lituus. Occasionally these are also described as 'pontificial implements' but I agree with the former. It is based on this type of Tetricus II coin:  The cleaning looks to have gone well  Edited by bobbyhelmet
12/10/2011 08:29 am
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Thanks bobbyhelmet for all the help until now I had never heard of tetricus
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bobbyhelmet I sent you a message so let me know what you think thanks again
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what year do you think these where minted all the info I can get says between 275-285
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PM sent mate - I'll have some answers for the above shortly - gotta run an errand.
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C - This is interesting and I'm still thinking about it. I cant tell about this coin either, but I love the way the engraver made the character on the reverse hold his objects so delicately by his finger tips. Like you would carrying something objectionable out to dispose of it.  BTW jessvc1 Great job in cleaning them up. They look very nice. Edited by Doucet
12/10/2011 09:17 am
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I have been following this thread with some interest, but I'm sorry I have no input to help out. I know nothing about these barbarous coins, so I will let bobbyhelmet and those familiar with them help you with identification. My question to you now that you are heavily involved with these is what do you think of barbarous imitations? I've never felt compelled to purchase any I guess because I thought they were too hard to trace back to any particular place or time. Anyway, what do you think now that you own what seems to be a ton of them?
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