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 United States
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Well it's not exactly little. and also not the nicest coin to look at but I like it. Anonymous Roman Republic AS Circa 200 BC Sextantal Standard Janiform bust Prow of ship facing right INA above prow I to right ROMA 30.5mm x 35.4g x 7h Not listed in Crawford.   |
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United States
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When I first read the title, I was a little concerned that this post was NSFW.  I like these coins more and more--thanks for sharing! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Pillar of the Community
Russian Federation
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When I first read the title, I was a little concerned that this post was NSFW. I personally started wondering "since when were these huge coppers little?" But this one sure is little... at least, in comparison (it's all the way down to sextantal standard, which means it's only 1/6 the weight of an actual big one). |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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So it appears everyone came to the thread to declare "they are not little!"
Its a nice type though back in the day I wouldn't want a toga full of them weighing me down.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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For the type not bad at all.
As long as both faces are complete and the reverse legends readable I consider it to be Fine condition. As the relief on these pieces was not very deep that is a big plus !
I like it
But I am sure you already knew that !
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 United States
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FR, I was hoping you might be able to say what the INA means?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3443 Posts |
I really have no idea !
But why not hazard a guess ......
The letter I is generally recognized as being the mark of value on the Republican bronze As
As for the N A
These types were issued in different regions of Italy and not exclusive to Rome. Perhaps ......... Neapolis Apulia ?
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United States
23731 Posts |
I guess that's possible. I wish Crawford was a little more detailed, but it's difficult to catalog every type.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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those are awesome ski, doesn't it feel great in hand?! here's mine, it's one of my favorites...i always get it out and play with it.  Roman Republic, c. 169 - 158 BC, bronze as of A. CAE Obverse: Laureate bust of Janus. Reverse: ROMA|I|A.CAE, prow r. Reference: Crawford 174/1. Ex. RBW, purchased from R. Schaefer 12/10/1993; 33 mm, 31.7g |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I believe I found it LVCIVS CORNELIVS CINNA CIANA, Æ as, (29.77g) 169-158 BC, Head of Janus. / Prow right, [C]IANA above, I before, ROMA in exergue.  |
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United States
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Thank FR, I believe your right. I've been trying to find a reference to it but wasn't haven't any luck. I appreciate the help.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice one Ron. Wouldn't mind picking up a couple of these myself later on (I just have one really bad-looking one).
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United States
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Thanks VK. I only have two, I'd like to add a few more when I can afford them.
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