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What sort of help do you need to identify these coins? Can you make out (read) the inscriptions? Both are coins of Gordian III. The coin on the left is a denarius; that on the right is an antoninianus. An antoninianus for an emperor, or other male in the Imperial household, is distinguished by having a radiate crown on the obverse figure. The denarius usually had the central male figure "bare headed" or else "laureate" but never "radiate."
Do you need help with the reverses?
As for authenticity, both look fine from what I can see. They are typical of what one sees for this emperor. They are well preserved, but common enough that they should not have been very expensive.
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06/19/2017 07:52 am
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what a good explanation lrbguy, I am still new at collecting roman coins. yes I would like help with the reverses. so you would say that these are authentic?
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The reverse of the denarius bears the inscription "IOVIS STATOR" which means "Jupiter/Jove standing." That tells you who the figure is, but little else. But take note of that thunderbolt he is holding in his left hand, for that is a hallmark detail for the high god of the Roman pantheon. When you see that emblem anywhere, Jove is somehow involved.
As for the antoninianus, you will have to help me a bit. The tail end of the inscription reads "REDUX" but I cannot quite make out what comes before that because of the bit of encrustation. What are the missing letters?
Edit: I just realized it is FORTUNA. The coin celebrates the return of Fortune (often equated with Lady Luck).
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06/19/2017 08:16 am
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lrbguy I have been looking with the information you have provided me could the Antoninianus be ric 210 and the denaruis Ric 112?
what in your opinion would have been a good price for these two coins from a private seller?
again thank you for your help!
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Stonewall, have you seen the sticky section here on Books, downloads and websites? Lots of excellent information there that will answer a lot of your questions.
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no echizento I have not seen the sticky section here on, where would I find that?
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In the Ancient coin section it is at the top of the page.
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lrbguy you said Quote:
They are well preserved, but common enough that they should not have been very expensive. do you think 30euro would have been an reasonable price? |
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Nice grade common material is best acquired in larger groups of 10 to 50 coins per batch. Bigger is better. In my limited market experience for common individual pieces 30 EUR would be a great price for the two, and still not bad for them individually. Others may wish to comment. I tend to acquire material like this in larger groups so my judgement may be a bit off for individual purchase prices.
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Hi stonewall,
Left hand coin I think is...
Gordian III Denarius. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped & cuirassed ibust right / IOVIS STATOR, Jupiter standing front, head right, holding thunderbolt & scepter. RIC 112.
Right hand coin I think is...
Gordian III AR Antoninianus. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate draped bust right / FORTVNA REDUX, Fortuna seated left with prow and cornucopia. RIC 210.
Saludos Paul
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I think that eh Antoninianus has a "Radiate, cuirassed bust right seen from the rear" rather than a draped bust and is the output of Antioch. Like my RIC 210 below:-  |
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so the coins are Gordian III Denarius RIC 112 Rome
and the Gordian III AR Antoninianus RIC 210 Antioch.
i Appreciate all of your help!
Is there an easy way of removing the black stuff form the Antoninianus?
maridvnvm may I ask what you payed for yours?
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How prices have changed in the last 15 years!!  IMO 25$ to 50$ each looking on vcoins. Paul |
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