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Hi all, just bought this nice Tetricus at Tom Vossen (only 32,- Euro):
Tetricus I. 271-274 AD. AE Antoninianus (3.54 gm, 20mm). Treveri mint. Struck 272/3 AD. Obv.: [IMP] C TETRICVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: SALVS AVGG, Salus standing left, holding rudder with left hand and with right feeding from patera serpent rising from altar to left. AGK 11b; Braithwell 181; Mairat 466; RIC 127. gVF.

For those interested, in the store of Tom Vossen there are some more to find. This portrait is also a catch, so good luck for who is first! 😉

That's a great find, worth publishing!

Congrats!!!

9 hours ago, DonnaML said:

Professor Yarrow also has a very interesting blog on Roman Republican coins

Thanks Donna! For everyone, here's the link: https://livyarrow.org/.

What a great book this is, just received it this morning. Happy with it!

Congratulations!!!

Would you think the use of the reverse die was just a mistake or is there another explanation?
Maybe a stupid question, but why the IMP XV as Titus was only emperor between 79-81?
And what's the story about the raven and dolphin?

Hi all,
Some while ago, I bought this coin from Tetricus I (271-274) because of the decent portrait and low prize (15,- Euro) (16 mm, 2.7 g)
I have some difficulties attributing the coin, but maybe it's a 'barbaric' one, not from the official mints?
The obverse reads (I think) IMP C TETRICVS, corresponding with nr. 5 in this ERIC-overview.

And, while we're at it, show me your Tetricus!
 

Haha, you're welcome Jon! ☺️

Hi all,

Did you know this index of medieval art?

Happy searching!

You can't choose what life throws at you, but you can choose how to deal with it. It seems like you do with chin up, so my respect!

Excellent way not to spend your money on alcohol or whatever, but on a decent Marcus Aurelius. Especially he would handle this in a resembling stoic manner. Accept what is and move on! 👍🏻

1 hour ago, JeandAcre said:

I think there's a website about this, too, but I have to get out the door for work!

I have the book, great one!

2 hours ago, JeandAcre said:

Wish I could read the article!

You can with the google translate app on your smartphone!

6 hours ago, JeandAcre said:

relating to the logistics of mintage, instead of anything of deeper, and more fun significance. 

Yes, I'm quite certain that's the case for the 14th and 15th century coins. But how about the 12th and 13th century coins? I'm not too sure about this.

Some 12th century coins probably had more meaning/purpose than only for economic transactions. I wrote something about that in this publication (in Dutch, but you'll see the many strange symbols (p. 77-84) in front of the head of the count of Holland and page 75 about the multiple values).

https://www.academia.edu/53388550/_2021_Een_muntreeks_van_graaf_Floris_III_van_Holland_1157_1190_Inventarisatie_en_catalogus

Thanks, here are a few other military issues from Willem I, with strong relation to the coins from Brabant: 

https://www.academia.edu/38427907/_2019_Een_nieuw_munttype_van_graaf_Willem_I_van_Holland

24 minutes ago, JeandAcre said:

Henri /Hendrik's motif was imitated

Who do you think was the imitator (who imitated who)? I truly don't know. I'm convinced the mounted knight is a military issue (communicating military strenght, etc.) and the coin type from Holland was probably used for paying hired soldiers in the Loon war. Very interesting coin types!

Hi all, there's much unknown about the so called 'secret signs' on medieval coins. Like small dots and other symbols on coins. Attached an example of a Dutch coin from John II from the county Holland (1299-1304). I wrote an article about it some time ago, but the dot behind the neck of the count remains a mystery. It could be a minters mark, or something to do with a certain coin production, coin quality, etc.

What do you think and, please, show me your 'secret' coins!

@JeandAcre the coin with the mounted knight reminds me of this article I wrote earlier: https://www.academia.edu/49350238/_2021_Een_zeldzame_halve_penning_van_graaf_Willem_I_van_Holland. It's in Dutch, but it has pictures. 😉👍🏻

Great acquisitions, congratz!

Great post! Two books I like for determination are these:

A suggestion is to make it possible to choose a 'dark modus' for the site. In the evening, watching NF at your smartphone, it's more relaxing for your eyes. 

9 hours ago, Severus Alexander said:

Mine is a fourrée, I wouldn't be willing to pony up what it would take for an official issue.

I'm quite sure it's a coin from the 'official' mint in Gaul. Most likely there was not enough silver for the amount that was ordered for production. That's why you'll see almost as much as fourrées as in full silver. Also the full silver coins are at much lower weight. For me another indication the fourrée coins are from the same mint.

Great observation about the eagle and altar. The eagle donation could be seen as an offering to the good cause: to put an end at the horrific government of Nero and his allies. All for the liberation of the people of Rome (citizens of the Roman empire).

The coins of Vindex are very interesting and there's still much to research about these coins. The RIC is NOT complete and misses some coins/variants that where described by:
Martin (1974) Die anonymen Münzen des Jahres 68 n. Chr. (I see the book is for sale at a very good price, the book is hard to come by! See here). 

I have quite some (digital) publications about this period (besides Plutarch & Dio). For example:
Mattingly - The-coinage-of-the-Civil-Wars-of-68-69
Kraay  (1949) The coinage of Vindex and Galba, A.D. 68, and the continuity of the Augustan principate
Brunt (1959) The Revolt of Vindex and the Fall of Nero
Hainsworth (1962) Verginius and Vindex
Daly, L.J. (1975) Verginius at Vesontio The incongruity of the Bellum Neronis
Sutherland (1984) The Roman Imperial Coinage, volume I, revised edition, from 31 BC to AD 69
Levick (1985) Verginius Rufus and the four emperors
Królczyk (2018) Rebellion of Caius Iulius Vindex against Emperor Nero

6 hours ago, lrbguy said:

Earlier in this thread I had mentioned acquiring a collection that had some suspicious coins of dubious authenticity.

I agree the coin looks suspicious, but.. you never know! You can check here if there's a match. If not, you might be lucky! 

29 minutes ago, Octavius said:

A collection of varied small bronzes of Nero  Asses and Dupondii...

@Octavius, your coin collection is nothing less than... insane. Acquiring a collection like that must have taken you decades and some financial sacrifices. Truly a great accomplishment! 

For those who missed it, check also the previous page.

Hi all, today I received the coin from France (€ 40,- + € 2,50 postage). In hand the coin looks even better than on the photos. The coin looks partly uncleaned to me, do you agree? I think this is a genuine coin, so I'm very happy with it!

30 minutes ago, Limes said:

Or is it just a case of horn silver, which can be cleaned? 

Yes, I saw that too. I really hope the coin is just dirty / not cleaned. So indeed it's a bit of a gamble, but for 40,- euro it's worth it. By the way, the seller has a 100% rating and wrote me that the coin 'comes from the stock of my father who was a dealer of collectibles for over 40 years.'  For what it's worth of course.. We'll see!

30 minutes ago, ambr0zie said:

I am pretty curious how the coin will be in hand - perhaps you will post your pictures in the topic when it arrives. 

Me too! And I will post new photos when the coin has arrived! And wow: 3 euro for a Nero... my coin seems expensive now haha, you win!!