Late Roman Bronze Coins

my latest addition


Constantine I
A.D. 311   
23x24mm 4.4g
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right
SOLI INVICTO COMITI; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Sol right.
RIC VI London--; LMCC 6.04.001 (2) this coin; RML 276 corr.


From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Lee Toone Collection (Spink 233, 2 December 2015), lot 660, purchased from Alan Cherry, who purchased the coin from John Cummings, January 1984.

Quote from: Joshmaggosh on May 13, 2025, 12:58:11 AMWhat are the corresponding RIC numbers for the rosette diadem as on my coin above? Thanks again!

Your coin fits in either RIC VIII Rome 199/205

Quote from: Victor on April 28, 2025, 10:09:29 PMYes...and I quess that I am happy 

Quote from: Victor on April 28, 2025, 10:09:29 PMIt is a superb example though and I really wanted it for my campgate collection. The last example I had was, in dealer talk, "collector grade" (when you just have to have an example) and I eventually sold it.

Another euphemism to be careful of is "From the collection of a scholar", i.e. chipped damaged or otherwise broken

Quote from: Victor on May 05, 2025, 07:48:43 AMWhen assigning RIC numbers to these, it is a bit arbitrary since the biggest difference between the issues is size, and there is overlap, i.e. Second series first group (Magnentius) RIC 195- 197 dia. 25- 26mm, second group (Nepotian) RIC 198- 200 dia. 23- 25mm, third group (Magnentius) RIC 204- 205 dia. 22- 24mm. There is likely no actual way to tell these coins apart.

I have had several pearl-diademed examples that were too small for the first group so I listed them like this-- RIC VIII Rome 198/ 204

Hi a quick follow up question on this one... you mention a pearled diadem on the coins you reference RIC VIII Rome 198/ 204. What are the corresponding RIC numbers for the rosette diadem as on my coin above? Thanks again!

the insert says "memorial coin of Constantine the Great, Constans his first son and Constantius II his second son."

They got that completely wrong- Crispus is first son and Constantine II is the second son. The "memorial coin" of Constantine I is also an VRBS ROMA. 

well, at least 10% is going to charity 

Thanks for confirming Victor!

I try to keep an eye out for the CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG issues, because there are some really nice ones out there like yours above. They appear to get overlooked sometimes as 'just another Gloria Excercitvs'.
I got this one a few years back; while inexpensive, I get just as much enjoyment looking at it as coins multiple times the price.


Constantine I
AE Follis / Nummus / AE4
Constantine I the Great, 306-337 CE
Diameter: 18 mm, Weight: 2.35 grams, Die axis: 12h

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right.

Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Two soldiers standing face to face, each holding shield and down-turned spear, between them two standards with 'O' on banner.

Mint: CONSB: Constantinople

Haha, awesome! It's nice to show you appreciate a post even if you have nothing to add. Thanks!

Quote from: Joshmaggosh on May 06, 2025, 07:30:39 PMAlso... a question. I notice that you're able to "like" posts. Can posters do the same (and how?) or is that feature only available to you? Thanks!

I didn't have it set for everyone, because I didn't know I had to allow it in administrative mode...everyone should be able to now though.