"MVLT XXX" only appears on coins of the longer-reigned emperors; the full text within the wreath is "VOT XX MVLT XXX", meaning "vows fulfilled on the 20th year of rule, more vows made to the 30th year". Not many 3rd century emperors made it to 20 years. your options for this design are: Constantine the Great, Constantius II, Constans I, Valens, or Valentinian II.
And so we come to the obverse, where I believe I can read "TIVS" to the right of the emperor's face - making it most likely this is a coin of Constantius II. The date being after the 20th year of reign of that emperor (circa 356 AD).
The mintmark is unreadable, unfortunately, but in Romania, coins of Constantinople, Siscia, Nicomedia and Thessalonica are going to be most probable.
Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one. Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, "Meditations"
Not sure if its possible, but if you can remove some additional residue under the wreath, the mint mark may be identifiable. It looks like there are letters there.
BTW: Chances are this is a very low value coin (common and poor condition), so if you don't want put the extra effort into it, that's understandable
It's not about selling. At best, it's only worth a buck or two and that's assuming you can even find a buyer who would want it. My comment was to help with identification and attribution. Many of the references use the mint as a key part of attribution.
Comments
"MVLT XXX" only appears on coins of the longer-reigned emperors; the full text within the wreath is "VOT XX MVLT XXX", meaning "vows fulfilled on the 20th year of rule, more vows made to the 30th year". Not many 3rd century emperors made it to 20 years. your options for this design are: Constantine the Great, Constantius II, Constans I, Valens, or Valentinian II.
And so we come to the obverse, where I believe I can read "TIVS" to the right of the emperor's face - making it most likely this is a coin of Constantius II. The date being after the 20th year of reign of that emperor (circa 356 AD).
The mintmark is unreadable, unfortunately, but in Romania, coins of Constantinople, Siscia, Nicomedia and Thessalonica are going to be most probable.
Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, "Meditations"
Apparently I have been awarded one DPOTD.
@Sapyx
Thank you Sapyx I truly appreciate your help
Not sure if its possible, but if you can remove some additional residue under the wreath, the mint mark may be identifiable. It looks like there are letters there.
BTW: Chances are this is a very low value coin (common and poor condition), so if you don't want put the extra effort into it, that's understandable
@Oldhoopster
Im not really trying to sell them, its for me
It's not about selling. At best, it's only worth a buck or two and that's assuming you can even find a buyer who would want it. My comment was to help with identification and attribution. Many of the references use the mint as a key part of attribution.
@Oldhoopster
Its alright I dont think there is much more to be cleaned on it, Im more than happy with it alreadh