Late Roman Bronze Coins
Coin talk => Unofficial coinage => Topic started by: Victor on August 21, 2014, 04:53:04 PM
I just got this lot because of the bottom coin, which is an unofficial issue of Constantine II. It is unusual though because of the bust.
I also bid on this little lot. Didn't know I was bidding against you.
Also, why would you say it's an unofficial issue? I thought it was an unlisted but official Trier coin, maybe similar to: http://notinric.lechstepniewski.info/7tri-227.html
Quote from: seth on August 21, 2014, 06:29:51 PM
Also, why would you say it's an unofficial issue?
There are a few things not quite right, but the biggest reason is most of the reverse legend is IIIII
below is the official type it is copying
I was interested in this unofficial coin because it is copying such a rare type, instead of the normal bust type.
You're right, I didn't pay much attention to the rev. As I don't actively collect unofficials I am now glad I didn't win the auction. Congrats and hope you place and sell it for a nice return ;)