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Hi, we received this coin in a collection. I have no idea what it is or if it has any value. Can anyone help me with this? It is chipped off on one side. It is in a International Numismatic Bureau slab. It says Constantine The Great Era, Roman Empire c. 330 AD. Is that the coin type? Is this a good TPG? Sorry I am having trouble uploading bigger pictures.   Edited by Arcticsparky
12/23/2012 1:52 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Cant imagine why they slabbed it - its a common design in bad condition (chipped and worn, but still a nice thing to have). They may be right - it was minted in Constantine's time. If you get a closeup then we can ID it for you fully. The reverse, at least, reads GLORIA ROMANORVM and its two roman soldiers with two banners/standards. Its still got the mint mark and the obverse looks to be well preserved, so a full ID is possible.
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 United States
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I looked on ebay, and apparently these are common. I saw many of them not selling for very much. It would still be nice to know a little about it if anyone has the time. Thanks. |
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Sorry I posted a little delayed. We uploaded a better photo.
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United States
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This photo isn't much better. I'm still trying to get the hang of it.
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United Kingdom
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Value? minimal. Its historic value is a lot more. The more worn the coin, the more romans it has passed by.
It appears to be contantine, perhaps constantine II. Diademed bust. The reverse, GLORIA ROMANORVM, means The Glory of The Romans.
Quick reading on Dougs page indicates that having two standards means it was minted under Constantine the great.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That reverse is GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers with standards. Definitely need closer photos to see the details if you want an attribution. A photo like this would help.  |
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Thank you for all the info guys. It's pretty cool to hold something tied to so much history. The dollar value must be a function of our societies short term memory. I would think everyone would want to have something like this, so rich in history. I don't think I will be able to get another photo anytime soon, as my wife just left with the camera.
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The coin is pretty well worn but has detail for ID if a clear photo is taken. It is a common type the value will be $5 tops. The coin still has more value than the slab which is a company that doesn't bother to ID the coins let alone grade them. The reason it is so cheap is that there are a few thousand people around the world who might buy the type and a few hundred thousand coins like this that survive. For $10 we can get a nice one; for $20 a very very nice one. Age means nothing in a market driven by supply and demand. The coin has a hundred times more interest and historical value than US coins that sell for 100 times the price but there are a hundred collectors of modern US for every one interested in ancients. From the size of the head I strongly suspect this is Constantine the Great rather than one of his sons but details will require a clear photo. |
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Thank you Doug. I won't get a better photo today. We have allot of cookies to decorate with the kids. I believe I will be keeping an eye on the ancients now.
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Theres no much difference even if it is Constantine II, Constantivs, Constans or most other rulers from Constantine family. Gloria exercitus is common type,and rulers are also... like Doug say- 5$ tops.
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12/25/2012 5:37 pm
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