My First Venture Into Ancient Coins: Constantius II ?

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Jerry_B Valued Member Canada 453 Posts	Posted 07/04/2015 10:54 pm It looks like this is going about the best from a batch of ten uncleaned Roman coins. Very corroded, unfortunately. I believe it is RIC VIII, Siscia. Beyond that, I'm stumped. It's about the size of a dime. Report this Post to the Staff

FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3444 Posts	Posted 07/04/2015 11:34 pm Well that is indeed Constantius II ! A frequently seen "soldier spearing fallen horseman" reverse and as you noted a rather corroded one at that ! I bought two lots of uncleaned several years ago and found the experience rather disappointing also. I suppose it is best looked at as an exercise in collecting that everyone needs to do once ! I have recommended to others that buying a few semi cleaned where you have a reasonable chance of being satisfied with your 'creation' is still the best option. Don't get too discouraged ! There will be triumphs too ! As long as you are patient. Report this Post to the Staff
Jerry_B Valued Member Canada 453 Posts	Posted 07/05/2015 10:30 am Thank you Fvrivs Rvfvs! I'm not too disappointed. I realized that this endeavour was a gamble, and must say that it has been somewhat exciting. And in the process, I've begun to learn a wee bit about ancient Roman coins and the history around them. Would I buy another uncleaned lot? ... I might. But I'll also be looking at nicer coins at shops and shows, with a little better understanding of what I'm looking at. :) Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36880 Posts	Posted 07/05/2015 10:45 am Beware, it's easy to get hooked on these and start craving more! Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 07/05/2015 12:06 pm Did you use electrolysis to clean this. Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3444 Posts	Posted 07/05/2015 12:08 pm Actually I have been losing my mind lately over much of the very reasonably priced "high grade junk" I am seeing being offered. It is a buyers market right now. If you message me Jerry B I might point you toward some proverbial 'good deals' that I am seeing. Of course today I am roasting on the beach in West Dennis. It may take a day or so for my reply ! Report this Post to the Staff
Jerry_B Valued Member Canada 453 Posts	Posted 07/05/2015 7:41 pm Quote: Did you use electrolysis to clean this. No. Was tempted, but have read that it is quite harsh. Quote: Beware, it's easy to get hooked on these and start craving more! I can certainly envisage that!! My wife keeps me in line. Quote: roasting on the beach in West Dennis Don't get over-roasted. We just got home from a nice day at Port Dover, ON. Had a burger, fries & soda. I like to go there with my metal detector, but it was much to busy on the beach for that, today. I'll send you a pm, Fvrivs. No rush to reply. Report this Post to the Staff
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