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I recently inherited a small coin collection and found that it contained a couple ancient roman coins and I'm curious of how rare they may be and possible value of them *** Moved by Staff moved to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Valued Member
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We'll be able to offer you some insight, once you offer us well-lit, in-focus pictures of the obverse and reverse of each coin.
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Nice coin (of what I can see) can you post up the reverse too?
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It is in a 2x2 correct? is there any notations on it - a description or anything that can help us?
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Pillar of the Community
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Welcome to the Forum. You've come to a phenomenal place to share and learn.
I know next to nothing about ancient coins. But I do agree that some good pictures of the obverse and reverse of each coin is the next step.
Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 |
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That looks like Maximianus to me. The obv inscription is something like IMP MAXIMIANUS P F AUG. Seeing the reverse will help us to narrow it down though. Also, welcome to CCF!
"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."
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Look at you Spence - with the big brain and all  |
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"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
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Well it definitely is Maximianus
Later half first reign . probably circa 300-305
'Max' holds the record as a three time office holder making his first comeback in alliance with his son Maxentius (arch foe of Constantine) then later aligning with Constantine through marriage of his daughter before plotting yet another comeback earned him a free haircut !
Twelve inches off the top
By the portrait style alone I can eliminate many western mints
London is out
Trier is out
Lugdunum is out
Ticinum not
Carthage is out as is Rome
My money is on Aquileia
Really sticking my neck out .
Sacra Moneta reverse !
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Pillar of the Community
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Apologies .
You asked question about 'rarity' and possible 'value'
Then you get answers to everything but !
This type of Roman Imperial coin (follis) came into existence AD 296 with the reforms of emperor Diocletian
After 40 plus years of economic chaos Diocletian opted to throw out the old system and bring in a new standard of value
The follis
The Roman Army was a huge operation and coins were minted primarily to pay the 'troops'
In gem condition these can bring $50 or $100 or more !
But this one is rather worn with no trace of the 'silvering' which once covered the surfaces
A quick sale might result in a $10
List for it awhile and maybe a $20
Disappointing for something 1700 years old but .
Many people seem to have trouble believing they are even real !
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First of all thanks to all who responded to my post, it was very informative about the history of it, and equally interesting, also I have to apologize to you all for not responding faster. The picture doesn't do any justice. It isn't the color that the pic shows, it's as silver as a nickel, I'm having trouble uploading better quality pictures of it because of the size restriction. I'm not very computer savvy, lol, any suggestions on how I can upload a better quality picture of it, so that I may show the reverse side also. I also have a much smaller coin that isn't in as good condition as this one. Also thanks for welcoming me as you all did, the pleasantries are a breath of fresh air considering the rudeness in the world these days.
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New Member
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Spence that is the exact coin. Good catch man.  |
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Glad to help and make a small contribution to the success of the thread. You should def listen to @fvrivs on these things though--they know tons more about them than I do. When you do get the picture uploading procedure down, please start a new thread for that other coin so that we can give it the attention it needs. Thx. In the meanwhile, here is a link to the tutorial on uploading photos: https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...g-images.aspJust please remember to give each file a different name because otherwise the newer ones will overwrite the older ones. "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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