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Valued Member
United States
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Any thoughts on a specific id? Authentic? AE 19-20mm. follis 3.38gm. Siscia mint. (VF) Well centered nice specimen. Original patina and tone over ancient silvering.  |
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Can you please tell me if this coin has been 'waxed'?
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United Kingdom
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Siscia RIC VII 155 Licinius II. AE3. 320 AD. LICINIVS-IVN NOB C, laureate bust right / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT dot V, within wreath, star in badge at the top of the wreath, DSIS in ex.
Yes, it looks to me like this coin...though it is a bit blurry and I cannot see the dot between VOT and V....funny how the squinty eye trick reveals more detail!
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United States
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Certainly authentic
Licinius II, Siscia, either RIC 155 or 162 depending on the mint mark
RIC 155 = delta SIS
RIC 162 = delta SIS star
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Nice find, I agree the coin is genuine.
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United States
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A dot between the VOT and V is a centering dot and has nothing to do with the RIC classification. The dot and/or star that is described inside the badge at the top of the wreath is what affects the classification RIC 155 with centering dot but note the 'star' in the badge  RIC 162 with centering dot but note the 'dot' on the badge  Edited by Biancasdad
11/13/2014 09:54 am
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United Kingdom
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Ahh. Thanks for explaining that to me BD. I took that description from wildwinds and it is a bit misleading as it clearly describes the dot between the VOT and V as though that was a relevant part of the description, not just a centering dot..
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United States
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It definitely is confusing because on other issues like the VOT XX etc., there are dots within the wreath that DO affect classification
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How would I know if it has been waxed? Can I clean this coin, or should I leave it alone?
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United Kingdom
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Nice green patina, I would leave it alone.
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United States
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Nice portrait, this coin looks like it has a babyface.😄  -Licinius II VOT V dot- Licinius II LICINIVS-IVN NOB C L CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT V dot in badge at top of wreath delta SIS, Siscia RIC VII 155 |
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Posted 11/13/2014 08:44 am
