Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => COTD => Topic started by: Victor on June 21, 2012, 10:59:08 AM

Title: Vetranio "In this sign you will be the victor"
Post by: Victor on June 21, 2012, 10:59:08 AM

A Vetranio with a nice sand patina with a reverse that alludes to Constantine- plus it has my name in the reverse! :D
HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS


Vetranio
A.D. 350
22mm  6.7gm
DN VETRANIO P F AVG, diademed bust right 
HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, [In this sign you will be the victor] emperor standing left with labarum inscribed with Chi-Rho, being crowned by Victory.
In ex. dot ESIS*
RIC VIII Siscia 283

Title: Re: Vetranio "In this sign you will be the victor"
Post by: echizento on November 16, 2012, 08:50:03 PM

Nice coin, I like this type of reverse legend.

Title: Re: Vetranio "In this sign you will be the victor"
Post by: Victor on November 18, 2012, 08:47:04 PM

Here is one struck by Vetranio in the name of Constantius II.


Constantius II
A.D. 350
24mm  4.4gm
DN CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right. A behind bust.
HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, [In this sign you will be the victor] emperor standing left with labarum inscribed with Chi-Rho, being crowned by Victory. III in left field.
In ex.  gammaSIS crescent
RIC VIII Siscia 304