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I branched out of my comfort zone & picked this guy up today. My very 1st ancient!  He had enough detail to intrigue me. Not sure if it's 330-335 or 336-337. I admittedly know very little about ancients... I know this is Constantine & I think bronze. That's about it. Any thoughts/comments appreciated. Thanks.   Edited by CopperCastle
03/28/2015 6:59 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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Edited by Augustus Maximus
03/28/2015 7:14 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Nice coin, are you going to start adding more ancients to your collection, or is this just a one off thing?
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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Here is more info
"GLORIA EXERCITVS
Two soldiers standing, holding spears and shields, and two military standards between them."
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice coin, are you going to start adding more ancients to your collection, or is this just a one off thing? Thanks guys. I am a big fan of Marcus Aurelius & plan to get get a Denarius when I find the right example @ a good price. Edited by CopperCastle
03/28/2015 7:52 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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I can't find that mint mark anywhere. Any ideas?
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I am sorry to be the bearer of sad tidings, but I do not believe that this coin is a 'genuine' coin.
I believe this coin to be a 'reproduction' (or fake).
I do not claim to be right, but that is my thought and you did ask for thoughts. Sorry.
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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The more I look at the reverse, the more I think TC is correct. Can you tell us who you purchased this coin from?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Lost Dutchman Rare Coins in Indianapolis. I originally went there to have an on-site speacilist authenticate 2 Spanish Reales that I had picked up @ an antique mall.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think it genuine. The style is just right and it is a very common type.
The mintmark is from Rome: RBP, which RIC attributes to 330-331.
RIC Rome 335.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Another 'ancients' victim !Come and join in with us, in the group therapy sessions, here in the CCF.  |
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United States
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I agree with Augustus, genuine
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I reserve judgement .....
It could be real
Or it may be one of the high quality fakes which have appeared in the past ten years.
Thirty years ago it was not even a question. No one bothered to fake a common Constantine AE as they could be had for a few dollars apiece ! But now they are being 'salted' into uncleaned lots and the quality is frighteningly good !
Two things I see which may be important.
A) The portrait is unusually good - almost lifelike rather than the cartoonish image which became common from Diocletian onwards.
B) The patination is of a type which can be faked.
I don't know whether it is genuine or not ! The problem with these types is that it usually costs more money to authenticate the coin than the initial price paid for the coin ! Then add the fact that if the type is being salted into uncleaned lots of coins you will get more than a few "believers" who feel certain it is genuine.
The forgeries are getting better everyday ! At least if the portrait of Constantine had a beard and moustache we could be fairly certain that something was not right !
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I agree with FR  That said, I do hope that it is genuine. |
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Canada
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The bust looks to be of similar style to this one here: http://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=1643463Personally, I think it looks fine. Additionally, I trust LDRC. While he does generally focus on modern coins he has a good knowledge base for ancients and if he does feel he is outside of his knowledge base he will ask the opinion of experienced ancient collectors on another forum I frequent. However, if you do have a doubt the coin is authentic I am sure Matt at LDRC wouldn't be opposed to refunding the purchase. |
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