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Bought a couple Ancient coins today
ajaan
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I don't usually buy ancient coins, especially don't buy copper, but there is a 12 year old kid who sets up at our local coin shows. He wants to be a coin dealer and I usually try to buy something from him to encourage him. Today I bought these two ancients. I really don't know the value of them, I may have paid too much, if so, good for the kid. Any help in evaluation is appreciated.
Attributed by the seller.
#1 IMP Constantinus PF AVG Solis Invicto Comiti
#2 Constans PF AVG
Both coins are a darker brown than my images show.
Attributed by the seller.
#1 IMP Constantinus PF AVG Solis Invicto Comiti
#2 Constans PF AVG
Both coins are a darker brown than my images show.
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CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
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I recognize the Mint mark on the second piece.
TRE for Trier
I visit Constantine's throne room there last summer
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'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don
Constantine dynasty bronze follises (follii?) are the most common ancient coins
that said they are the perfect introduction to the hobby
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They are both nicely struck and fairly well centered. Depending on what the young man charged, I think you did okay.
IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe.
T/F/PLN
Issued: 310AD
Also, you can let him know that the reverse legend on the Constans is "VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN" which is a little less common. Epsilon is the control mark and TRP the mint mark from the Treveri Mint. AE4, issued 347-348AD. Aorta #1209.
Constans AE4
CONSTANS PF AVG
Diademed (pearls), draped and cuirassed bust, right.
VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN
Two victories standing, facing each other, each holding wreath and palm.
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