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Here’s an interesting coin whose legend starts with the standard Tetricus II legend but ends in “BIVS TETRI” …and an unofficial Tetricus II as Augustus! (Obverse legend ends in AVG)

I recently bought a book on cleaning coins. I had often run across posts from the author on Facebook groups I follow showing before and after cleaning photos. It’s seemed he had some great luck with coins similar to ones I have that I always thought could use a bit more cleaning. Anyway, I have yet to be able to fully dive into it but it seems to be a good guide and is worth checking out for the price. The photos look a bit like mine (so not the best) but they are good enough to show results. A Method for Cleaning Ancient... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7QG3CRD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@Harry G ...you have too good of an eye on those 3rd century coins.... leave some for ME!! haha.

I think it’s Geta with a legend something like AVT K Π CEΠTI ΓETAC… there are other provincial coins of Geta with this legend.

Great video! I really like coins of Aurelian and have many but only a few photographed. Here’s an early example (late 270) that sorta still looks like Claudius II. This one’s pretty heavy for the type at 5.1 grams.

Here’s a really rough Alexandrian drachm of Marcus Aurelius with some snake power! 🐍

Same coin… one picture taken with crappy desk lamp light, the other with a ring light. Neither capture the coin as it looks in-hand. It’s better than the first photo but not as cool as the ring light photo!

Here’s a couple of my favorites, a nearly perfectly preserved Alexandrian tetradrachm : …and a beautiful issue from Rome: These are super common coins so not only are they pretty to look at but also relatively cheap!

@kevikens did you see my partially silvered Aurelian example above? I’ve given this coin a close look and the silvering is clearly ancient as it’s under dirt, encrustations and mineralization. Silvering on these late tetradrachms is a rarity to see. I’d be interested in your thoughts.

I’ve posted this one several times and can confirm that SOME later tetradrachms were silvered. I don’t know when silvering was done or how common it was but this particular coin was, without a doubt, silvered in antiquity. Aurelian - Alexandria - Year 5 Emmett 3923.5, Milne 4419, and Dattari 547

Haha… nooooooo! That’s us cagey veteran bottom feeders protecting our honey hole! Nothing to see there, all fakes, move along. 😂

Love me some Aurelian. I have many coins of his and love them but somehow only have a few photographed. Here’s my coin with the most “heroic” bust. Looks like a tough guy… …and a few from Alexandria

I really like all of the colors on the obverse. Very pretty! Your photo is nice too!

Here’s a couple of my favorite Theos with captives, an Arcadius and a Valentinian II. At work so don’t have time to add the attributions… pretty common coins, if anyone wants more info, I can add it later. …and a Valentinian II version of the Theo in the post above!

Great Valerian coins everyone. I feel like he gets a bit overlooked with better metal quality coins just before and the mass number of coins of Gallienus’ sole reign coins after. Anyway, here’s a few of my favorites:

I think @Topcat7 is a cool dude with nice coins. I also think @Ryro is a cool dude with cool coins. There's a spectrum of us here on the board. All of us with different interests, wallet sizes, and styles of humor (mine is usually inappropriate but I'm working at reeling it in). Read what interests you or makes you smile, skip what doesn't. I'd like this board to be clean enough that younger coin enthusiasts can dig in without running into trouble, but open enough that if the Ancients wanted to show off some butts, breasts, and wangs.... that we can all let it fly and post those 2000 year old butts with some (on-topic) jokes. Love you all. This is the only penis looking coin I have....

Yeah, speaking of Constantius making peace in the East before going to deal with Magnentius… anyone have a coin of Shapur II? I don’t, but that would be a cool addition to the thread!

Great coin @Victor_Clark! This must have been an interesting time in Rome! Was this coin minted before or after Nepotian‘s revolt? Likely before? I have one of these, although not as striking. The coin does have a beautiful jade green patina. Rome RIC VIII 188 RQ

Yeah the story of Constans’ downfall is an interesting part of the story! Apparently he liked to play soldier and dressed like his archers(?)… from what I understand this infatuation with his special guard and his gifts to them were factors that alienated the legions, leading to his lack of military support and killing when cornered by Magnentius’ forces. Magnentius Decentius

I recently purchased a nice for the type and rare variation of the FEL TEMP REPARATIO coins.What’s cool about this coin to me is how it tells part of the story of Magnentius’ rise and fall. According to Victor Failmezger’s book Roman Bronze Coins From Paganism to Christianity, “This is an unusual type of FEL TEMP REPARATIO struck (only) at Thessalonica after the mint was taken over by Constantius II from Vetranio in preparation for the war against Magnentius.” So, at the time this coin was minted… Gallus had just been appointed Caesar to watch the East (as these were minted for him as well), Constantius had traveled with his army to meet and “relieve” Vetranio… and was on his way to an battle with an uncertain outcome against Magnentius. Very cool little period of time in my opinion! Anyway, a rarer type that I was happy to add to my collection. So! Let’s see your coins that tell the story of the rise and fall of Magnentius and Decentius! Constantius IIBillon heavy maiorinaObverse: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, from the frontReverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO (happy times restored), emperor in military dress standing facing, head left, Victory on globe in his right hand crowning him with wreath, labarum (Christogram standard) in left hand, with right foot spurns captive seated on left, hands bound behind back, wearing Parthian cap, looking back and up at Constantius, Γ left, * right, *TS∆* in exergue.4th officina, Thessalonica mintDec 351 - 352 A.D.;RIC VIII Thessalonica 172, LRBC II 1671, Voetter 32, SRCV V 18198, Cohen VII 38

That’s a beautiful set! I think you need a Gordian III as Caesar to fit in there!

Been away, some good posts and coins since I last checked in on this thread! @Prieure de Sion Congrats on all of the great new Gordian III coins! Some nice ones there. Looks like you’re building a great collection. That Balbinus is fantastic as well. I’m very envious! As for that last provincial coin… very cool. Such a short and interesting segment in time that coin represents! I want it! As for me, I’ll try to add some more Gordian goodness to this thread as soon as possible!

Mine’s more of an “…Erp!” Or Imperator Alex Erpius Augustus!

Here are a couple Valerian-era coins (the Salonina from Cologne) I bought and cleaned up in a poorly photographed eBay lot for $9.99. Gallienus. Antoninianus. Milan. 258-259 AD. Obv: GALLIENVS dot P dot F dot AVG, radiate & cuirassed bust right Rev: VIRT GALLIENI AVG, Emperor walking right, holding transverse sceptre (point forwards) & small round shield, treading down fallen enemy, lying on ground, one arm raised. RIC 54 (j), Cunetio hoard 728 Salonina AR Antoninanus. Cologne mint. SALONINA AVG, diademed bust right on crescent / VEN-V-S FELIX, Venus seated left, holding sceptre, reaching for child before her. RIC 7 [joint reign]; RSC 115; Sear 10655.

Everyone has different needs so my method may not work for everyone… but I keep it simple and just use Gmail. For each coin I just compose an email containing all information about the coin, it’s purchase, reference information and examples of like coins found online… and email it to myself. Using email, my collection is searchable, I can add anything I want from pictures to tables, and I can access it anywhere. The drawback is that my information is not available for people to view online, although I could share coins via-email if needed. Anyway, it’s a simple and flexible solution with no software needed. Works for me… however since I’m the only one with access to the email account, if I am abducted by aliens or hit by a bus… that information is likely not available to anyone at this time. I’ll have to share the account details with the wife!