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I acquired these three large Romans in a lot of uncleans. I didn't have to do to much to these as they were already cleaned to a degree. As you see they are pretty worn. I think I have the third coin identified as an Augustus, but I want to be sure. I thought the second might be a Valentinian but couldn't find the right reverse. Hopefully you can help with them. The first is 27mm and weighs in at 9.73 grams. I tried to highlight the bust as it is quite impressive. Very high relief. Unfortunately the reverse is not in very good shape.   Again I thought this might be a Valentinian but I don't think so. It is 28mm. Weighs 7.10 grams. Couldn't make out any lettering on the obverse. The reverse, the guy holding the staff had the cross on it, so I thought it might be late, but couldn't find a mint mark at bottom (actually couldn't see any mint marks on any of them.)   Finally, I remember looking at some Augustus coins on ebay and remembered the 'SC' and the altar in between on the reverse. I looked on Wildwinds and found a couple that were close, although they didn't give the measurements. This one is 29mm, weighs 8.19 grams. The coin I found on Wildwinds was RIC 81 with the word PROVIDENT below it, which I can make out vaguely on this coin. Thanks for your help on these obviously worn, big coins!   |
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1 and 2 appear to be Trajan. I can't tell what 3 is.
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The first two coins are Trajan's and the last is more than likely Augustus. The word under the altar is "PROVIDENT", RIC 81 struck under Tiberius. OBV: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head left REV: S-C either side of large altar, PROVIDENT in ex. Here is pictures of mine:  Give me a few minutes and I will try to attribute the other two. |
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I believe your second coin is Trajan RIC 500:
AE As. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC TR P COS V P P, laureate head right / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC, Fortuna standing, head left, with rudder & cornucopia, prow behind.
The reverse on your first coin is unidentifiable to me so I think I will punt on this one. It is a Trajan As though.
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Wow! Yours in obviously better shape than the one I have, but they are the same coin. I can make out the PROVIEDENT under the altar. The obverse is in pretty sad shape, but the bust is looking left. So is that a tribute to Augustus if it was struck under Tiberius?
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Thanks for the attributions JW. Great finds, even in the shape they are in. You too echizento, appreciate the help.
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these coin are largely usured ,however is always a good thing have a coin with trajan I think....
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What do you mean 'usured' giano?
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sorry I mean worn coins,my english isn't very good so I used an invented word...sorry again...I'm Italian....however I say is better a worn trajan than haven't it in your collection!
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Got you giano! Yes they are all in pretty sad shape, but they are the real McCoy and I have to start somewhere with my collection, right? Thanks for the translation :)
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