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The first coin appears to be Maximian 286-305 A.D. in Bronze.
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The last coin appears to be Constantine the Great (or possibly one of his sons Constans, Constantine II or Constantius II).
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6th coin looks like Postumus - 260-268 Gallic Empire
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4th coin looks like Claudius II Gothicus - 268-270 Crisis of the third century
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Guessing now as less detail on the coins but the 2nd is prob Valens and the 3rd Constantine or one of his sons.
Difficult as a lot of the 4th century coin busts look alike and there were a lot of similarly named emperors - Valens/Valentinian I and II - Constantine I, II and III, Constantius II and III, Constans I and II!
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Thanks for reviving the topic. Any help on the reverse would also be great, also if clearer pictures would help, I own a digital microscope now.
Thanks
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I think the pics are OK but will let you know as I have a go at 100% IDing. The first coin as TokenDave has said above is Maximian. Maximianus AE Post-Reform Radiate Fraction. 295-299 AD. Leg. IMP C MA MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, radiate draped bust right Rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM, emperor standing right receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, KE/KA/KD? between. Here is an example at WW http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/...C_015b,E.jpg |
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The 2nd is Valens 364-378: D N VALENS P F AVG, Bust right SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm branch. If you look at about 2 O'clock on your coin you can see the 'VBLI' from REIPVBLICAE. Its pretty worn but I'm pretty sure of the above and it would have looked something like this one at WW http://wildwinds.com/coins/ric/vale...RIC_017b.jpgThere are quite a few variations on these in the exact positioning of arms etc Edited by bobbyhelmet
02/18/2010 3:43 pm
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3rd is Constantine the Great 307-337 Leg. IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust Rev. SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe Very similar to this one http://www.forumancientcoins.com/ca....com/Coins2/And this one of mine:  Edited by bobbyhelmet
02/18/2010 5:50 pm
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The 4th Claudius II Gothicus - 268-270 Legend IMP CLAUDIVS PF AVG The reverse is prob Pax or Venus - it could be a couple of other also as its so worn The 5th is very badly worn but I'd say the reverse is Providentia or Abundantia - If I were a betting man (which I'am) I'd go for it being Gallienus 253-268 and Abundantia like this one: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/ca...s.com/Coins/The 'ABVND' is pretty clear on the rev. |
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The 6th one - rather embarrassingly I got wrong first time around - by looking closer at the reverse this time I now think I have it right. Its not Postumus 260-269 its Victorinus 269-271 - The dates and styles of these two are close but the reverse of your coin is 'INVICTUS' and as far as I'm aware (anyone else aware of one?) was not used on any Postumus coins. Leg. IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: INVICTVS / * (in field), Sol running left, holding whip. 5 examples here (1/4 of way down page): http://www.gallic-empire.com/victor...complete.htmThis is a good site for Gallic Emperors. Edited by bobbyhelmet
02/18/2010 6:21 pm
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I cant help you with the 7th - but could do with another couple of pics of the last one if you want to get your microscope out?
Its prob Constantine or one of the similar name/date emperors but could be an Arcadius.
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Thanks, will get some better shots of the last one.
Although the big question is how can you identify these coins. I cant seem to be able to read any of these legends. And still have ~50 unidentified coins. I need to find a sstem to be able to identify these, thanks.
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I have uploaded the new pictures. Also should this coin be cleaned any more. I rather like the sand colored dirt(wouldn't rely call it a patina). Looks pretty nice. However should I clean up the text a little?
Also, for coin Number 2? I just dont see it.
Again thanks for helping me out with these?
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No problem - It was an interesting hunt - got a bit of time on my hands and it filled it up nicely, I like solving puzzles  Luckily most of these were in areas that I'm familiar with and have been concentrating on lately. The Gallic, the Britannic and the Recovery of the Empire. The Constantines and Valens etc everyone picks up the knowledge eventually as so many of them are around. As far as IDing goes you cant beat the internet and a bit of knowledge - the former will give you the later. I all did in the past was pick an emperor (I'm busy collecting all)- got myself a cheap coin off ebay then when it arrives spend a few hours reading about the emperor and looking more examples of their coins. Even though you sometimes think the info is not sinking in its amazing what comes back when you see something you recognise. Searching using the reverse is much harder - all I can suggest is a good search engine and a lot of patience! |
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