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I have always wanted to get into collecting some ancient coins and found this group of 24 "Roman" coins at a garage sale. I did pay abut $6 a coin so I thought it was a good deal. But a few of them are hard to see anything on them. What is the best way to try to identify them.   |
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The one above has, on the right-obverse: VS P F AVG
The reverse type is probably two Victories facing toward each other. The legend ends in NN, so it may well be: VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN
The visible SIS in exergue may suggest Siscia mint.
Might be a Constantius II, but I am uncertain.
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What is the best way to try to identify them here is a good site-- https://www.tesorillo.com/aes/home.htmIt is an online adaption of Guido Brück's Die spätrömische Kupferprägung. Einbestimmungsbuch für schlecht Erhaltunge Münzen ( Late Roman copper coinage. Identification guide for poorly preserved coins) which lets you ID on revere types. |
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Thank you for the assistance. I will lookup that site for sure.
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One more. I was trying to figure out which way was up and this is how it looks to me.  |
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I would rotate it a bit more  SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm; #10038;over A in left field, In exergue (mintmark) DASISC RIC IX Siscia 7a or 7b depending on whether it is Valentinian (7a) or Valens (7b) on the obverse |
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Thank you! I do appreciate the help as I learn more. Are these ones I am posting worth the $6 each I paid? Here is the obverse of that one  Edited by jimjung
11/21/2025 09:04 am
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Here is one more   |
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Are these ones I am posting worth the $6 each I paid? I wouldn't want these coins in my collection even if they were free. As an introduction into the hobby, they are not too expensive; but these are very low grade coins. Sometimes on ebay, I sell low grade coins in better shape than these that usually sell for about $4-5. Quote:
Here is the obverse of that one That one is Valens Quote:
Here is one more The obverse is a Caesar and it looks like the legend is FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C-- which means it is Constantius II. The reverse is GLORIA EXERCITVS with two standards and a soldier on each side. The mintmark is tough to see; but I think it is dot SMH? ?; which means it is from Heraclea (RIC VII Heraclea 123) A.D. 330- 333 |
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To illustrate prices and what kind of condition to expect, these are 5 coins that I sold last week on ebay... they started at .99 cents and sold for $22.50   |
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It is what it is. I guess I got ripped off a bit buying these. and they do seem to be hard to see. Yours are very clear and easy to read.
I'll just keep trying to identify the rest. Thanks for clarifying and hopefully I can identify most of these.
I'll post more pics when I can.
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11/28/2025 08:18 am
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Here is another one that looks pretty clear but the edges are damaged and it's an odd shape.   |
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Your last coin is Constantius Gallus with a FEL TEMP reverse. I can't make out the city; but have attached an example from Siscia.  Constantius Gallus A.D. 351- 355 18mm 2.5gm D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C; bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Soldier spearing fallen horseman. In ex. ASIS RIC VIII Siscia 351 |
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I wouldn't feel like you got "ripped off", we've all overpaid when first starting out. The good news is that the dollar amount is small. In time, you will upgrade as you go.
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When I look at coins that collectors have posted here, they look so clean. Mine look like they're encrusted with 2000 years of dirt. Is there a way to clean these?
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Posted 11/17/2025 8:52 pm
