Late Roman Bronze Coins
Coin talk => Late Roman Bronze coins => Topic started by: Adriaan78 on October 21, 2018, 02:52:19 PM
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Hi all,
Although I am a collector of coins of Constantine and his family I do not own many camp gates. However, I came across this example that caught my attention. It is a, somewhat crude, camp gate with one door half open. Although I have seen many variations with doors open or closed I have not seen this before. I researched it a little but could not find a match. What do you guys think?
CONSTATINE II.
Follis.
307-337 Ad.
Rome mint (RS).
Obv/ CONSTANTINVS AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust right.
Rev/ VIRTVS AVGG, Door ajar and second door closed in campgate with three turrets.; P - R, in ex. RS.
Cat: RIC.176 var. (?)
Bronze (Ae) 2,7g - 21mm
Best regards,
Adriaan
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that's a neat variation. I can't remember if I have seen an example before, but it reminded me of other types of coins with the doors ajar, like the Romulus temple coin below.
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That is a great example! You are a lucky owner and I am very jealous ;D
I guess, given the lines of the door, this door is supposed to be opening inwards whereas the Romulus coin is supposed to be opening outwards?
Tjaart