Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => Late Roman Bronze coins => Topic started by: l.e on November 18, 2012, 07:12:55 PM

Title: Theodosius II, Rome
Post by: l.e on November 18, 2012, 07:12:55 PM

Hi to everybody! I'm new of the forum but I have already a question: how much are rare the AE4 of Theodosius II minted at Rome under the rule of Johannes? thanks in advance!  :)

Title: Re: Theodosius II, Rome
Post by: Victor on November 18, 2012, 08:32:43 PM

Hello and welcome.

The VICTORIA AVGG type (victory with a wreath) is a bit rare, but SALVS REIPVBLICE (victory with trophy and captive) is fairly common. These are often poorly struck, so a coin with good centering that showed all the details might be considered rare, even though it is a common type.

Title: Re: Theodosius II, Rome
Post by: l.e on November 19, 2012, 11:49:46 AM

thank you Victor. Is this a good specimen?

Title: Re: Theodosius II, Rome
Post by: Victor on November 19, 2012, 11:58:03 AM

The obverse legend is not very clear and looks like it may be spelled incorrectly (some people like that, though). The reverse is a bit crude and hard to make out, so not a great example but still nice enough and very neat.

Title: Re: Theodosius II, Rome
Post by: l.e on November 20, 2012, 06:32:53 PM

thank you, Clark. In hand is better, i'm not a great photographer  ;D

Title: Re: Theodosius II, Rome Johannes
Post by: Victor on November 25, 2012, 10:13:34 PM

I just got this example from Johannes in the name of Theodosius II, it is RIC X Rome 1914. Sorry for the small picture, it is the seller's photo.

Title: Re: Theodosius II, Rome
Post by: l.e on May 11, 2013, 01:16:01 PM

good specimen! Can I ask you how much you paid for it?

Title: Re: Theodosius II, Rome
Post by: Victor on May 11, 2013, 01:54:44 PM

Quote from: l.e on May 11, 2013, 01:16:01 PM

good specimen! Can I ask you how much you paid for it?

I don't really remember exactly now, but I think it was around $30- 35.

Title: Re: Theodosius II, Rome
Post by: l.e on May 11, 2013, 05:24:34 PM

thanks! I think is a good price, mine was around 38 dollars