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Dcnw1983 Valued Member United States 264 Posts	Posted 10/16/2015 3:53 pm I can't make out anything on the obverse of this coin, but I believe the reverse says BEATATRAN QUILLITAS and the alter inscription is VOTIS XX. I can find several coins that have that inscription, but none match the obverse. This is from an inherited collection. Is it authentic? Any help is appreciated. * Edited by Staff to remove YELLING. All capital letters is the internet version of yelling. Please don't do it in titles or posts. * * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 10/16/2015 4:32 pm Hard to make it out, but looks like "CONSTAN_TINVS AVG" for the obverse. I believe that may make it Constantine I. Reverse: "BEATA TRAN_QVILLITAS / VOT/IS/XX." Mintmark may be STR...Trier? Check with the Roman experts on the ancients board for sure. Edited by Kamnaskires 10/16/2015 4:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/16/2015 4:37 pm I agree with BobL, this is a nice example of the type, nice detail and clear legend. Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 10/16/2015 4:40 pm CONSTA NTINVSAVG, Constantine I. How big is the coin? The exact same design was used for several different denominations. This looks like an exceptionally well preserved coin. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/16/2015 5:32 pm These are usually AE3 right around 17-18 mm. Report this Post to the Staff
Dcnw1983 Valued Member United States 264 Posts	Posted 10/16/2015 5:38 pm I weighed it, but did not measure it. It is 2.6 grams and maybe just about dime-sized. Report this Post to the Staff
Biancasdad Pillar of the Community United States 1045 Posts	Posted 10/16/2015 7:53 pm I always find pictures of the exact coin are very helpful to see. As many know, there are endless varieties for this reverse type. Here is the exact reference for your coin: http://www.coinproject.com/coin_det...?coin=256396 Report this Post to the Staff
Dcnw1983 Valued Member United States 264 Posts	Posted 10/16/2015 8:05 pm Thank you. That is very helpful. Report this Post to the Staff
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