I just saw this coin which has two unusual aspects- a very nice Gorgon on the shield and it has a rare bust, I5 which is laureate, cuirassed, spear across left shoulder, shield, victory on globe in left hand. It is 17mm and 3.3 grams. It sold for $394.22
my sample from the same dies :D
Quote from: Victor on April 07, 2013, 10:28:46 PM
I just saw this coin which has two unusual aspects- a very nice Gorgon on the shield and it has a rare bust, I5 which is laureate, cuirassed, spear across left shoulder, shield, victory on globe in left hand. It is 17mm and 3.3 grams. It sold for $394.22
One of the reasons I started collecting these was it seemed like there was no end to the variations. I've yet to even see the Licinius version of this coin.
Quote from: BobBrins on May 25, 2013, 06:50:23 PM
One of the reasons I started collecting these was it seemed like there was no end to the variations. I've yet to even see the Licinius version of this coin.
Yes, this is a wonderfully varied series. I have only seen the Licinius types in a book, the page is attached below.
Quote from: Victor on May 25, 2013, 08:24:03 PM
Yes, this is a wonderfully varied series. I have only seen the Licinius types in a book, the page is attached below.
Thank you. What book would that be in?
Quote from: BobBrins on May 25, 2013, 11:33:47 PM
Thank you. What book would that be in?
It is from
Die römische Münzserie Beata Tranquillitas in der Prägestätte Trier 321-323 by Alten and Zschucke.