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I Believe You Call This Patina

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Since the remaining half dozen or so tiny coins seem like they'll be equally as difficult to identify, I'm going to pick a few that I think might be easier for now.

Picked this first because of how gorgeous the green tint on it is.

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 Posted 03/05/2012  03:52 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Biancasdad to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Good looking coin!

It is Licinius II minted at Antioch between 321-323AD

RIC VII 36

Obverse: D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, Helmeted, and cuirassed bust left holding spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm

Reverse: IOVI CONS_ERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, naked except for chlamys across left shoulder, holding Victory on globe in right hand, and left leaning on sceptre; eagle with wreath in beak at feet to left; captive on ground to right

Mintmark: SMANTA / X/II episemon in right field

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Nice looking coin. DON'T clean it!
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Nicely centered, good-looking coin!
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