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Title: little roman Post by: the sutt on February 13, 2011, 07:14:45 PM hi doc please could you id this little roman coin for my mate welshbreed found at todays rally we got soaked so we came home early thanks again
ps, sorry about the picture quality. Title: Re: little roman Post by: handyman [Alan} on February 13, 2011, 07:20:02 PM radiate - 250 - 300 ad
my 1st reaction is Gallienus, but i'm having trouble with ID'ing the reverse to confirm it. the reverse suggests VOT X [the 10th imperial anniversary] ... but that fits in with the constantine period ... so more research needed! Title: Re: little roman Post by: Neil on February 13, 2011, 07:24:49 PM Thats nice - great find - I did hear about a few Roman turning up, but never got to see any!
Well found Neil Title: Re: little roman Post by: nomad on February 13, 2011, 07:26:47 PM we thought that was a roman ..we also thought its a button... glad the pros can help..
Title: Re: little roman Post by: The Doc on February 13, 2011, 08:59:46 PM Very nice find, and a bit more unusual than your average Roman.
It's Galerius. The obverse inscription is GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB C, and the reverse is indeed VOT X above T for the mint (Ticinum). The coin dates from 299 AD. These are similar, but not quite the same bust: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/galerius/_ticinum_RIC_039b.jpg (http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/galerius/_ticinum_RIC_039b.jpg) http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/galerius/_ticinum_RIC_042b.jpg (http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/galerius/_ticinum_RIC_042b.jpg) Title: Re: little roman Post by: handyman [Alan} on February 13, 2011, 09:02:17 PM excellent ID peter .. i was close ---- but not close enough!!
Title: Re: little roman Post by: the sutt on February 13, 2011, 10:01:14 PM welshbreed will be over the moon with that thank you all
for the id and thank you doc Title: Re: little roman Post by: ROMAN STEVE on February 14, 2011, 08:52:32 PM Nice coin boys
Title: Re: little roman Post by: Roman (Ray) on February 14, 2011, 08:59:06 PM welldone welshbreed im glad it turned out that it was a real one mate.great stuff.nice to have met you sunday..keep it up fella.
ray. Title: Re: little roman Post by: welshbreed on February 14, 2011, 09:59:21 PM thanks stuart for putting the pic on here for me and see you soon mucker
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