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chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4984 Posts	Posted 04/04/2015 8:44 pm pick up two new coins in the last week, both are solid examples of their type. this little provincial coin.. Elagabalus 218 - 222 AD Nikopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior AE assarion O: Elagabalus laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right R: Nike standing left, and Elagabalus standing right holding spear, they erect a trophy of captured arms with two bound captives at the base Varbanov 3859 17.5 mm 3.7 g this coin has very pretty surfaces, nice and glossy black. just couldn't get a pic to come out right. and this nice big byzantine follis... Justian I AE follis 529 - 533 AD obverse: D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG, Justinian enthroned facing holding long scepter in right, globus cruciger in left reverse: large M, cross above, star left, crescent right, B below (2nd officina), + THEUP in exergue Theopolis (Antioch) mint SB 214 30 mm 17.8g Edited by chrsmat71 04/04/2015 8:46 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 04/04/2015 8:51 pm Really nice pick-up's, Chris. I especially like the follis. Congrats. Report this Post to the Staff
Manning19 New Member United States 36 Posts	Posted 04/04/2015 10:17 pm Love the folis. Both nice pieces! Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 04/04/2015 11:03 pm Two really nice coins. The Antioch follis is a super example. Report this Post to the Staff
Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 04/05/2015 02:21 am great coins! you did well Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 04/05/2015 03:35 am Two satisfying pieces to add to your collection! Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 04/05/2015 08:29 am That Follis is great!! I love it for its completeness. I love the new name for Antioch!! I don't want to sleep on the first coin but the second requires fruit.... Report this Post to the Staff
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