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Valued Member
Canada
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here's another one. Condition isn't that great, so maybe this will be a bit more challenging..?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I believe it is a Constantine I with a reverse of IOVI CON-SERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding Victory on globe and sceptre; eagle left. But the mintmark is obliterated so it may be difficult to narrow it down much more
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think this may be RIC 231b struck in Siscia, but I am a long way from certain
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Definitely Constantine the Great. I have posted this coin before, but since it has the same field markings as your coin, I am posting again here. -Kurt  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Beautiful coin Kurt. Love the color. Is that color true? If so, I would call this Syrian Red patina
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks JW.
Yes, the picture is exactly as the coin looks. It is kind of surreal in a way. I have a dozen or so coins with this type of patina.
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Valued Member
 Canada
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I like your coin with that great patina. If you ever what to trade it with mine, I would be your friend forever (kidding of course)
BTW What is the reddish stuff at the bottom of my coin?
Thanks
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What is the reddish stuff at the bottom of my coin It looks like mineral deposits to me, but I'm not sure you should do anything about it. The dirt/sand on your coin serves to highlight the details so by cleaning it you may remove what makes your coin look nice. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Both coins are nice--that Syrian red sand patina is amazing!  |
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Posted 02/25/2012 6:56 pm
