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Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 07/31/2019 7:45 pm I realize that in and of itself this coin is very common, actually perhaps even somewhat boring, but I wanted to relate how I came by it anyway. A Tucson coin shop I patronize weekly had a pile of late Roman bronzes in the showcase, on sale (and I've no idea how they arrived at this price) for $4.69! Most were pretty worn but all had enough detail left to be identified. This one stood out to me for its much better than usual reverse of a fallen horseman being speared. It's roughly 21 mm across, and I have it as RIC VIII 82 (Heraclea). Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 07/31/2019 8:20 pm Yep, good detail on that reverse. Can't beat the price. Well done. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/31/2019 8:34 pm Nice detail. Report this Post to the Staff
maridvnvm Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2100 Posts	Posted 08/01/2019 04:24 am Here is an example from an earlier issue:- One from a different officinal to the OP This one is a strong strike but there is a double strike there too (look in the hair) And a smaller, later issue Report this Post to the Staff
Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 08/01/2019 05:42 am Very nice coin! It always amazes me the amount of detail engraved on the reverse of these type coins. Cool find!...Paul Report this Post to the Staff
maridvnvm Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2100 Posts	Posted 08/01/2019 06:16 am I would really recommend looking out for a good grade, well struck example from one of the mints with fine style (e.g. Antioch). In my opinion, when these are good they are very good. Whilst this one is common you don't always seem them like this. Constantius II - AE2 Obv:- D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed, bust right Rev:- FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground at right. Horseman is bearded and falls forward reaching towards emperor (type FH3) Minted in Antioch (Gamma \| _ //ANS). A.D. 350-355 Reference:- RIC VIII, Antioch 132 Regards, Martin Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 08/01/2019 09:05 am Martin, that specimen is outstanding, I can't imagine it could be bettered. It was worth posting mine just to get a look at this one of yours. Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
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