Fully Silvered Constantine II Gloria Exercitvs Ae-3

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Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 09/09/2016 5:14 pm I won this lovely coin in an ebay auction. It's a Constantine II (as Caesar) GLORIA EXERCITVS AE-3 from the Cyzicus mint. I've been collecting ancient Roman coins for nearly twenty years and I don't recall seeing many fully silvered GLORIA EXERCITVS AE-3s. I have owned a few fully silvered fourth century AD Roman bronzes, but not this type. It's a beautiful coin, fully struck and centered with sharp details. The enlarged photos obviously magnify the tiny imperfections, but when held in my hand it is a sight to behold! If others have silvered examples to share I'd love to see them! Paul Bulgerin Edited by Paul Bulgerin 09/09/2016 7:44 pm Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 09/09/2016 6:57 pm I heaven't ever come across one either. Very nice find. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7067 Posts	Posted 09/09/2016 7:14 pm Very nice pick-up, Paul. Congrats...and thanks for sharing. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34564 Posts	Posted 09/09/2016 8:26 pm great pick-up! "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 Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15969 Posts	Posted 09/09/2016 8:36 pm Congratulations to you Paul for this outstanding acquisition ... I have zero knowledge of the numismatic topic ... despite the knowledge handicap ... I can read/feel your joy for having found this coin. Hopeful that you can accept my reply in the spirit of a dedicated collector saluting another dedicated collector. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 09/09/2016 9:37 pm Thanks for the comments from everyone. I appreciate them and also the fact that CCF gives me a place to share the coin with others. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 09/10/2016 1:05 pm The extant silvering aside, I'm impressed by the fine detail in the portrait. It's a wonderful testamnet to the skill with which a now anomynous artisan fashioned the die. Colligo ergo sum Edited by Lucky Cuss 09/10/2016 1:07 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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