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I made an offer on this coin, which was accepted. Although the reverse was struck off-center, I bought it because it is one the sharpest silvered fourth century bronzes I can recall seeing. The piece is an ex-CNG auction coin, listed as EF, with nearly full silvering. The bust of Constantine II is remarkable, as is the depiction of Jupiter on the reverse, where you not only can clearly see his "private parts", but also his belly button. The details on the Victory on the globe an the hair of the kneeling captive are also extremely sharp. It's a coin I had to have, and now I will. Thanks for giving me a place to share it.  Paul Bulgerin
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I love the coin! Congrats! I'm really getting into 4th century Romans now. I just cleaned a Licinius II coin with that type of bust (holding globe, sceptre and mappa) Wish it had that detail. There are some great examples here: http://www.romancoins.info/Imagines...torum-4.htmlEnjoy |
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Pillar of the Community
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travelcoin,
Those are some AMAZING coins!
I like fourth century bronzes because they are some of the truly high grade Roman coins the average collector can afford.
Maybe not the ones on your link, but there are a good number of affordable fourth century beauties out there.
Paul Bulgerin
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Pillar of the Community
Spain
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Now that's a 'NICE' coin...lovely detail..
I especially like the captive. Great beard!
Congrats..
Paul
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A beauty. The overall detail is fantastic. An excellent addition to your collection, congrats.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6130 Posts |
Superb coin! The off-centered strike is certainly a forgivable flaw, given the rest of this coin's strengths! If I had to choose, I would say Jupiter's face is my favorite feature. This must have been a brand new die carved by one of the most skilled celatores in the mint! Sincere congratulations!  |
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United States
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Truly amazing coin. I would love to know how something that old was so well preserved.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's astonishing that it looks so much like the day it left the mint.
I'd wager that artisans of very differing talent were responsible for the two dies. The emperor's portrait is rather unflatteringly cartoonish, while the depiction of Jupiter is extremely detailed and lifelike.
I had to look it up, I believe it's RIC VII 30, S (Antioch).
Colligo ergo sum
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Paul, that's a great coin. Constantine II can be found in high grade.  Constantine II. 20-19 mm. 3.04 grams. Some silvering. IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESS SMAL in exergue RIX Alexandria 26 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Lovely coins, Paul and Augustus1. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The coin arrived today. Here are my photos of it.   Paul Bulgerin
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Paul, your pics are even better. Now, I'm completely jealous.
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