Constantine The Great - Two New Ae3s

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maridvnvm Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2100 Posts	Posted 09/14/2013 4:52 pm I really have a soft spot for nice grade late Roman bonzes. I can't seem to walk past despite having told myself not to buy any more of them. These two arrived this morning. I think they are quite pleasing. Constantine the Great - Ae3 Obv:- IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG, Laureate, cuirassed bust right Rev:- SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left, holding right hand high in salute and globe, chlamys spread over both shoulders. Minted in Trier (T \| F / BTR) Reference:- RIC VII Trier 132 Constantine the Great - Ae3 Obv:- CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, Laureate, cuirassed bust right Rev:- SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left, holding right hand high in salute and globe,. Minted in Trier (F \| T / .ATR) Reference:- RIC VII Trier 162 (R4). Martin Edited by maridvnvm 09/14/2013 4:53 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 09/14/2013 4:59 pm Nice! I always wonder who it was that cleaned these. They are the last step in the chain - mining the ore, smelting it, transport, planchet production, die cutting, minting, distribution, unluckiness to lose it, metal detectorist, cleaner and finally they get to us. I also have that soft spot. I havent been able to bring myself to list the nice roman coins. I've been hoarding them and its putting me into the red! Report this Post to the Staff
Masis Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 946 Posts	Posted 09/14/2013 5:18 pm They are superb examples, the first, more so. I too have a couple of Constantine Folles from the London mint, one a large early type, the other the smaller, later type. Minted in my home city, and sell them? No way. Edited by Masis 09/14/2013 5:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 09/14/2013 8:04 pm Two beautiful well struck coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 09/14/2013 8:35 pm The second coin is nice. Although the first one is absolutely awesome. Two lovely pieces of chocolate. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 09/14/2013 8:45 pm That's a beautiful pair! Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4980 Posts	Posted 09/14/2013 9:16 pm that's some sexy LRB! Report this Post to the Staff
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