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New Member
Canada
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Constantin Providentiae caess That's pretty much all I can read Can't see a date Anyone knows what it and what it's worth?   *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Moderator
 United States
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This is a Roman coin of Constantine II as Caesar. Constantine II was one of the sons of Constantine the Great. The coin type is known as a Campgate and depicts the front of a Roman fort the lined the outlining empire. The mint mark of what appears to be SMKA means the coin was minted at the Cyzicus mint circa 324-325AD. It is a nice left facing bust which is more disireable than right facing. It is listed as RIC VII Cyzicus #27 and rated at R-3. It's at least a $20 coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Holy crud, $20?! (goes to dig out his own copy of this coin)
Looks like it could benefit from a little extra cleaning, but I wouldnt guess $20! Conservative estimate id say $10.
Also, Roman coins tend to be undated
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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IMO the coin looks fine as is. I wouldn't clean it any further.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4253 Posts |
I found a coin like this for sale on Forum coins at a cost of $60. It is in better condition, but not by much. Take a look: http://www.acsearch.info/record.html?id=231069I don't think I would clean it much more, but I might add some Ren Wax. It's a nice coin. |
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United States
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I wouldn't clean it either.
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New Member
 Canada
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thank you guys
If you know others that sold please let me know the price
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New Member
Canada
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Also what year is this approx?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi Namtar55  ... this coin is well centered and has good details, I wouldn't clean it at all, but I would take it out and put it in a flip so you can take it out and look at it.....  ..... I would pay $20 for this coin maybe a bit more...Very nice... ..... |
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United States
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As I wrote in my first rely it's circa 324-325 AD. I hope this coin sparks an interest for you to start collecting ancients.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
4208 Posts |
Namtar, mine was minted around 326-8, so yours will be around then too.
Edited by Ben
07/25/2012 4:59 pm
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New Member
Canada
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I found a couple on acsearch.info and it looks good pricewise
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New Member
Canada
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echizento
yeah I just bought a collection from someone
I don't know much about coins...
It's full of old and newer coins but it's interesting.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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namtar55: If you have interest in history, then Ancients is the place to be. Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval. Personally, I focus on Roman Imperial, but have dabbled in Roman Republic and Greek. Many of us here used to collect Modern coins and some still collect both. Personally, I like the idea of being able to hold my coin and research the history. With Moderns you don't dare touch them or clean them. But to each his own. If you choose Ancients, we here on this discussion board will help you identify and research, and show you where to find all the sources in order to attribute yourself. Anyway, good luck in whatever you decide.
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New Member
Canada
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Yea I'll see if my investment pays off...
If I find out I lost money on the lot I might be so ticked and will probably not collect anthing ever again lol
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Posted 07/25/2012 3:49 pm
