Late Roman Bronze Coins
Coin talk => Unlisted => Topic started by: Victor on May 13, 2018, 05:22:13 PM
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RIC only lists workshops B, Γ, and E for RIC 56
Constantine I
A.D. 318-19
IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG; high crested helmet, cuir., spear across r. shoulder, shield on left arm
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; two Victories stg., facing one another, together holding wreath inscribed VOT PR on altar.
in ex. ΔSIS
RIC VII Siscia 56
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After magnifying the picture I see dot in mintmark, like on SISCIA 61.
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There is no need to magnify it, what you are talking about is perfectly visible; but I don't believe that it is a dot, though I could very well be wrong. The first thing that I did was compare this coin with Siscia 61 which generally have a clear dot that is usually closer to the rest of the mintmark and a bit higher. Below are some example for comparison. In hand I will be able to confirm what it is, but my first impression was that it was not a dot. I might also be able to determine RIC number just by the flan, though sometimes it is not so easy. RIC 56 flans are a bit smaller and thicker than RIC 61. When I get the coin I will post better pictures.
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RIC 56 flans are a bit smaller and thicker than RIC 61.
Interesting observation. Thank you, Victor, for the explanation.
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Here is a better picture of the coin and it is clear that there is not a dot in the mintmark. It's just a small break in the sand patina showing the darker patina underneath.
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Much better picture. Thanks! What is the weight and the diameter?
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Sorry, I forgot all about that.
19mm 3.4gm