Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => Late Roman Bronze coins => Topic started by: Victor on November 02, 2014, 09:32:19 AM

Title: Why did I buy this lot?
Post by: Victor on November 02, 2014, 09:32:19 AM

I am sure someone will see why I was interested in this lot. There is one coin in particular that caught my attention. Here is a hint- it is from Rome and has an unlisted workshop.

Title: Re: Why did I buy this lot?
Post by: seth on November 02, 2014, 10:20:48 AM

Hehe, excellent eye. Even if the workshop was listed, it'd still be a scarce coin.

Title: Re: Why did I buy this lot?
Post by: Victor on November 02, 2014, 10:28:28 AM

Quote from: seth on November 02, 2014, 10:20:48 AM

Hehe, excellent eye. Even if the workshop was listed, it'd still be a scarce coin.

I noticed the distinctive Rome style obverse at first.

Title: Re: Why did I buy this lot?
Post by: seth on November 02, 2014, 11:22:20 AM

I think you'll find other interesting coins there. Does the large chi-rho maiorina/double maiorina belong to Decentius? It looks like it to me from this pic.

Title: Re: Why did I buy this lot?
Post by: Victor on November 02, 2014, 11:37:25 AM

Yes, I am sure there will be a few interesting coins, but I would not have bid except for the one. I am not sure if the Chi-Rho is Decentius or Magnentius, unfortunately the obverse of that one is not in great condition.

Title: Re: Why did I buy this lot?
Post by: seth on November 02, 2014, 12:05:44 PM

Nonetheless a good assortment. Good luck!