Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => Unlisted => Topic started by: Lech Stępniewski on September 01, 2023, 11:22:22 AM

Title: Crispus BEATA
Post by: Lech Stępniewski on September 01, 2023, 11:22:22 AM
Ben kindly pointed out to me this coin.

The question is: an official unlisted variety or a good imitation? I opt for the second possibility.

Title: Re: Crispus BEATA
Post by: Nikko on September 01, 2023, 01:15:56 PM
Quote from: Lech Stępniewski on September 01, 2023, 11:22:22 AM
I opt for the second possibility.

Me too.

What about this one? Unlisted officina T, but odd style
Title: Re: Crispus BEATA
Post by: Heliodromus on September 01, 2023, 01:51:31 PM
The uneven legends and about-to-collapse gate could be explained by the engraver being drunk, but the pearl diadem doesn't belong on this issue.
Title: Re: Crispus BEATA
Post by: Lech Stępniewski on September 01, 2023, 05:44:06 PM
Quote from: Nikko on September 01, 2023, 01:15:56 PM
What about this one? Unlisted officina T, but odd style

Apparently an ancient imitation. But interesting and type formally unlisted. I would be grateful for better pictures and data.
Title: Re: Crispus BEATA
Post by: Victor on September 01, 2023, 06:19:47 PM
The BEATA is in poor condition and it is hard to be sure, but I would say official. The wavy top bit of the cuirass on the neck looks a bit odd though.