The Best Condition Silver Roman Coin That I Have :)

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jimmyuk New Member United Kingdom 21 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 1:34 pm hi people found this last year in the ground and its so mint I dont think I will ever get one better then this I hope you like it Edited by jimmyuk 05/04/2012 3:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 2:50 pm A very interesting coin of the emperor Julian II 360-363 AD. The legend appears to read FL CL IVLIANVS PP AVG/VOTIS V MVLTIS X. I can't make out the mint mark but it's probably LN for London. I've checked several sources for a reference but haven't been able to find one. It's a very nice looking coin especially if found in this condition. Report this Post to the Staff
VisigothKing Pillar of the Community United States 4778 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 2:52 pm I think it is LV (and the last letter I can't make out). Maybe Lugdunum? What does the last letter look like in hand? Report this Post to the Staff
jimmyuk New Member United Kingdom 21 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 3:01 pm thanks people I will get a couple more picture's of the write for you in a min :) Report this Post to the Staff
jimmyuk New Member United Kingdom 21 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 3:14 pm hi I have posted closer up pictures :) do you think this coin is a common coin or a rare one? Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 3:28 pm The letters we need to see are under the wreath on the reverse. Report this Post to the Staff
jimmyuk New Member United Kingdom 21 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 3:39 pm just posted it and it says LV Report this Post to the Staff
VisigothKing Pillar of the Community United States 4778 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 4:19 pm How about the letter after V in LV? Report this Post to the Staff
Biancasdad Pillar of the Community United States 1045 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 4:26 pm Mint mark is LVG, RIC 218 or 219 depending on whether the bust is pearled diademed or rosette diademed. For some reason the "G" in the mint mark for this type is seemingly very crude in design. Check out these examples. RIC 218: http://www.coinproject.com/siteimag...-2410654.jpg RIC 219: http://www.coinproject.com/siteimag...7-721810.jpg -Kurt PS. Simply an awesome coin to find!! Edit: I'd say yours is RIC 218, pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust Edited by Biancasdad 05/04/2012 4:30 pm Report this Post to the Staff
VisigothKing Pillar of the Community United States 4778 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 4:31 pm Whoa, somehow didn't notice the new picture the op posted Probably wouldn't have made out that G anyways; it really is crude. Nice job biancasdad Report this Post to the Staff
jimmyuk New Member United Kingdom 21 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 4:33 pm it could be a "G" but to me looks like a Rams head ? Report this Post to the Staff
jimmyuk New Member United Kingdom 21 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 4:34 pm thanks biancasdad is this clean collectible? Report this Post to the Staff
Biancasdad Pillar of the Community United States 1045 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 5:23 pm Extremely collectible. Julian II examples, more often then not, are hard to find in good condition, especially a less common type like yours. Report this Post to the Staff
VisigothKing Pillar of the Community United States 4778 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 5:32 pm The OP's coin is a siliqua, right? Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/04/2012 5:32 pm Now that I think about it, it couldn't have been an LN the mint didn't exist anylonger. With the clearer image it is LVG, I agree with Biancasdad RIC 218. Excellent coin. Report this Post to the Staff
jimmyuk New Member United Kingdom 21 Posts	Posted 05/05/2012 01:02 am even tho I will never sell my silver roman coins that I have found but how much would this coin go for on the open market? Report this Post to the Staff
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