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Got a few Ancient Roman coins and was wondering if anyone can identify, grade, and give an estimate on what there worth. javascript:insertsmilie('  ')   |
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These are all late Roman coins. They appear to be Constantine I, and family. Constantius II,and Constans. Condition is from good to fine. Value really isn't that much about $1 or so each.
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Unfortunately the ones on the top row seem to have had the "life" Electrolyzed out of them.
The top middle looks to be an "Unofficial Issue" (ancient copy) of the "Fallen Horseman" type, which the one, to its right, seems to be an Official Issue, from the mint of Antioch (ANTS star).
The bottom two look okay and are legible. Yet the mintmarks are hard to make out.
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Either that or stuck in 'lemon juice' as seems to be the trend.
All standard coins buddy, very nice as they are, unfortunately very common coins. Value to a collector 50p to £1.50 a coin, value to the owner that loves history, absolutely priceless.
Thank you for sharing! Sorry I can't i.d. them for you, Ben, echizento or one of the other experts here can do that for you.
You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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03/31/2013 4:25 pm
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As previously stated - in this condition, the design doesn't matter - they wont be worth much. Still, theres some cool history behind them.
Top left is an IOVI CONSERVATORI - probably constantine I
Centre might be a barb FEL TEMP but I think its probably a rarer reverse. Perhaps victory advancing and a captive to the left. I'm not going to look about for possibilities (unless you can read some of the legend)
Top right is a fel temp.
Bottom two are both votive coins - probably both constantines.
If you like, heat them under a flame a bit until they tarnish a bit, quench them in water and leave them on a window sill for a few months and they'll re-tarnish a bit.
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I knew Ben would be around!! Top bloke!  You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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Wow, Thanks everyone for the great information so far. Can't wait to get more coins I have laying around posted.
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Collecting LRB's (Late Roman Bronze) coins is by far and away the best way you can introduce yourself the the fascinating world of ancient coin colllecting, without spending too much money. Initially, you don't even need a book reference. All you do is get a few, and enter into the discussions on this fascinating part of numismatics. You will form a lot of useful and friendly numismatic friendships on line, as well! Sooner or later, you will start Google searches on this subject, and that will form the foundation of your knowledge base. LRB's in my opinion are the ancient equivalent of LWC's of the U.S. series, AND are as much fun! |
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javascript:insertsmilie('  ') I love Collecting Ancient Coins! |
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Less then 1 day left on these, Thanks everyone for everything.
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