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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Another coin I want to show you, its my first silvered follis. I didnt know it was silvered (not in the sellers description) till I received it 2 days ago. I cant find the exact id yet.. Reign: Maximianus Emperor, A.D. 286-310. Denomination: Silvered Follis. Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 11.00 grams. Obverse: IMP. C. M. A. MAXIMIANVS P. F. AVG.; Head, laureate, right. Reverse: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left holding patera, from which liquor flows, & cornucopiae; in field to left, S; to right, B.   Edited by Dutchgulden
03/21/2015 11:02 am
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
701 Posts |
Check GALERIUS coins if its not in the Maximianus list.
I have 1 that I thought was MAX and it turned out to be issued by Galerius.
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Pillar of the Community
 Netherlands
1204 Posts |
It is Maximianus (the obverse legend is correct) I only cant find the S-B combination without ex. There is 1 with is being sold on vcoins but without ric as well..
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3443 Posts |
Looks like an "Invasion" follis to me.
I am a bit fuzzy on the subject but if you google Bobby's (aka Ian's) article on the topic you will find his short discourse.
A very nice looking coin with a not so flattering photo. Just the way I like to buy them.
Dutch ...... did you steal this one too ? We are really going to have to get you some help
for this kleptomania phase you are going through !
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2838 Posts |
It looks like RIC VI Siscia 76b to me although your reverse legend break is not listed, not a hugely uncommon thing.
It was minted in 294AD :)
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
1790 Posts |
Very cool coin!  I love the history behind these coins from the Tetrarchy. |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
701 Posts |
Looks like that's the closest 1 BobbyHelmet Very confusing series of coins these  The bust looks identical to the Diocletian big heads in hand. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3443 Posts |
That seems to nail it !
Sear #13256
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Moderator
 United States
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Siscia, I believe it's RIC VI 76b. Looks like other already got it.
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Thanks for the right RIC guys! I wasnt sure after seeing 76b on wildwinds but there are so many variations on these coins!
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2838 Posts |
Over 4000 Genio populi romani variations, it can drive you mad sometimes :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
513 Posts |
Very nice coin, these silvered folles tend to be really well preserved.
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Posted 03/21/2015 11:16 am
