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New Member
United Arab Emirates
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Hi everybody, Could you please help me in identifying this coin  *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Valued Member
Canada
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Hey There: You Have an Ancient Rome Bronze coin from 347-348. The unit is nummus.
Edited by Xanonite
02/23/2014 6:21 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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The coin shows Constantius II, relative to the better known Constantine I the Great. The reverse shows two victories facing each other (these are roman gods symbolising actual military victories). Both hold wreaths.
Heres the full ID:
Constantius II
Bust type: LROSDC (Laureate, Rosette Diademed, Draped, Cuirassed)
Obverse Legend: CONSTANTI-VS PF AVG
Reverse Legend: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Mint Mark: SMTS Epsilon
Mint: Thessalonica
Reference: RIC VIII Thessalonica 102
Scarce
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Moderator
 United States
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 to the community This is a very nice example of Constantius II which has been IDed by Ben. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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these are roman gods symbolising actual military victories Victoria, who was worshipped as a goddess, is depicted by herself. If there are two winged figures, it is not Victoria, but rather a representation of victory. |
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New Member
 United Arab Emirates
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Truly appreciate all of your replies. If I may also ask about this coin that I bought for a really good price. I believe it's a Gallenius coin. I would appreciate your input as I really liked this coin.  |
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New Member
United Arab Emirates
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Thanks for your all kind welcomes
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Where are my manners? Heres the Gallienus: Gallienus AE Antoninianus. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate bust right / SECVRIT PERPET, Security standing left leaning on column. RIC 280, Cohen 961; Sear5 10359. Quite a scarce type, I've not seen one before. |
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New Member
United Arab Emirates
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Thanks Ben, much appreciated.
Your knowledge of such ancient coins is really impressive
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United States
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Moderator
United States
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If you check the Sticky thread on Books, Downloads, and Website you will find tons of information on IDing your coins. You can even download complete books on the subject. Of course you can always post your coins here, we are more than happy to help.
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United States
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Welcome and feel free to post more coins :) I'm new too and these guys have helped me out a ton!
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