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Edited by EarlyMilledCoins
12/29/2011 8:59 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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The flip is correct. The reverse could be more than one thing including a Falling Horseman.
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Since you don't have many Ancients, may I suggest you take it out of the flip and photograph both sides of the coin. Not to worry about getting your fingers on the coin. It has survived 1700 years having been in circulation and probably buried somewhere. It's hard to tell much without images of both sides. Clear images if possible. Is the price marked on the insert the price you paid? Just curious. Constantius II coins are quite common and the value will be dependent upon the attribution and the condition. I'll be looking for the updated images.
Regards,
JW
Edited by Bing
12/29/2011 8:23 pm
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Yes, the price marked on the insert is the price I paid.
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It's a Fel Temp reverse, but I can't make out the mintmark at the bottom. Can you see lettering under the fallen horseman? If so, we will be able to attribute the coin. As far as price, you paid too much. That coin should be selling for $5 at best (unless there is something special I can't see). Next time, check in on this discussion board before buying. We'll help give you values before you buy.
Regards,
JW
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Pillar of the Community
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When trying to ID this coin, pay attention to the B in the reverse field. It will help narrow it down but what you really need are the letters at the bottom of the reverse (termed "in exergue").
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Nice pickup. But personally, I wouldn't have paid more than $5-6 for it.
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It looks very similar to the Fel Temp I put on the board a couple days ago, yes? I guess the mint mark will be the tell?
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No I'm mistaken I don't see the ASIRM at the bottom like my Constantius II. Looks like the same horseman though.
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We have had this discussion about the different Fallen Horseman types. Here is the link to the discussion: https://goccf.com/t/104719 |
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As you learn more about ancients you will be able to see what the more common issues are. The fallen horseman series which first appear circa 348AD are one of the more common series. There are some coins in this series depending on the MM, field marks, and condition that are worth more than others. However these mostly sell from $5 to $10 max.
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Mine looks like a FH3 as best I can tell? echizento that is probably why I couldn't find the fallen horseman under Constantine, it was after his demise.
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Falling Horseman and all other FEL TEMP REPARATIO types began with the coinage reform of 348 that took place when the only emperors alive were Constans and Constantius II. Constantine I and II had both died. After Constans died, Constantius II appointed Constantius Gallus as Caesar and soon replaced him with Julian II so both of them also had the type. Shortly before he died, Constantius II ended the type in favor of his new one showing the emperor standing with legend SPES REPVBLICE.
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So the Falling Horseman reverse ended within a very short time frame? How long were they minted then? I believe I have several coins in that time frame and would interested as I clean them (gently) if I have any others. Thanks for the history lesson dougsmit.
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The series was used from circa 348 to 363 AD. First came into use by Constantinus II and used by Constans, Constantine Gallus, Magnetius and Julian II who ruled until 363 AD.
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Thank you echizento. That will help if I find anymore. Have a great New Years Eve!
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