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Crispus BEATA from Trier with Gorgon on shield and rare bust type

Started by Victor, April 07, 2013, 10:28:46 PM

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Victor

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

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Victor


BobBrins

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.

Victor

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.


BobBrins

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?

Victor

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.