John Conduitt Posted April 22, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 22, 2023 Crispus Follis, 322-323Londinium. Bronze, 21mm, 3.44g. Helmeted cuirassed bust left; CRISPVS - NOBIL C. Globe on altar inscribed VOT / IS / XX; BEAT TRA-NQLITAS; mintmark PLON in exergue (RIC VII, 275).Delmatius Follis, 335-337Treveri (second officina). Bronze, 15mm, 1.64g. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; FL DELMATI-VS NOB CAES. Two soldiers standing facing, holding spear and shield; standard between with O on banner; GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS; mintmark dot TRS dot (RIC VII, 594). From the Nether Compton (Dorset) Hoard, 1989. 13 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wittwolff Posted April 23, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 23, 2023 I sadly dont have an Hannibalianus coin yet: 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc9 Posted April 23, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 23, 2023 It is stronger than myself : two more Crispus portraits FL IVL CRISPVS NOB C : laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left PROVIDENTIAE CAESS // MNΓ : camp gate with six rows, no doors and two turrets; star above Follis, Nicomedia, AD 325-326, RIC 122 ( Not in Ric for officina Γ,( this coin in NIR )) FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES : Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, long neck PROVIDENTIAE CAESS //• SMKΓ• : Campgate with two turrets; star above, no doors, 6 rows Follis, Cyzicus, A.D.326 , RIC VII 46 12 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims,Coins Posted April 23, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 23, 2023 (edited) Bronze coin (AE3) minted at Nicomedia for CRISPUS as Caesar, son of CONSTANTINE I, The Great between 324-325 A.D. Obv. FL.IVL.CRISPVS.NOB. CAES. Laur. & Cuirassed in Paludamentum bust l. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE.CAESS. Camp-gate with 6 rows, two turrets, no doors, star above, top & bottom rows empty blocks. RCS #3923. RICVII #91 pg.615. DVM #19 pg. 294. I wonder what was spilled on this Crispus camp-gate. would have been one of my favorites! Edited April 23, 2023 by Jims,Coins 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc9 Posted April 23, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 23, 2023 (edited) @Jims,Coins This is a coin from Antiochia RIC VII 64, not Nicomedia Edited April 23, 2023 by mc9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims,Coins Posted April 23, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 23, 2023 20 minutes ago, mc9 said: @Jims,Coins This is a coin from Antiochia, not Nicomedia Bronze coin (AE3) minted at Antioch for CRISPUS as Caesar, son of CONSTANTINE I, The Great between 325-326 A.D. Obv. FL.IVL.CRISPVS.NOB. CAES. Laur. & Cuirassed in Paludamentum bust l. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE.CAESS. Camp-gate with 6 rows, two turrets, no doors, star above, top & bottom rows empty blocks. RCS #3923. RICVII #64 pg.688. DVM #19 pg. 294. Thank you Good catch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted April 23, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted April 23, 2023 So many beautiful "Constantinian Caesars" so far! I am jealous! I have a Crispus coin coming in the mail but I'm afraid it'll be just a day or two late...I may have to post it anyway! 😜 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougsmit Posted April 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 24, 2023 Assorted Crispus I like for one reason or another: 13 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellinore Posted April 24, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 24, 2023 Slightly smiling Delmatius Delmatius (or Dalmatius) caesar. AE centenionalis Nicomedia, 336-337. Obv. Draped and laureated bust r. Rev. Two soldiers, one standard. SMNE in exergue. 15.5 mm, 2.19 gr. S. 16899. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc9 Posted April 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 24, 2023 My Constantinus II portraits : FL CL CONSTANTINVS IVN NC : bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from behind CLARITAS REI PVBLICAE T/F// BTR : Sol standing left, raising right hand, holding globe in left, chlamys across left shoulder. T-F across fields Folles, Trier, A.D. 317, RIC 155 The following 2 coins have the same mintmark, and the same obverse text style, but different portraits. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C : laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, seen from front PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS / SMNΓ: campgate with two turrets, star above, no doors, six rows Nummus, Nicomedia, AD 324-325, RIC VII 93 ONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C : laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, seen from front PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS / SMNΓ: campgate with two turrets, star above, no doors, five rows Nummus, Nicomedia, AD 324-325, RIC VII 93 CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C : laureate draped and cuirassed bust left PROVIDENTIAE CAESS / SMKA : camp gate with six rows, no doors and two turrets; star above Nummus. Cyzicus, AD 324-325, CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C : laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, with shouldershield on left shoulder PROVIDENTIAE CAESS •// SMKΓ : camp gate with two turrets; star above, in left field, 9 rows Nummus. Cyzicus, AD 325-326, RIC 52 CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C : Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left PROVIDENTIAE CAESS • / SMANTI : Camp gate with two turrets; above, star Follis. Antioch, A.D.326 – 327, RIC 73 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted April 24, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted April 24, 2023 Continuing my "one of each" trend: Constantine II Caesar (son of Constantine I), Æ reduced Follis. small bust type, Heraclea Mint (5th Officina), 317 AD. Obv. Small laureate half-bust of young Constantine II left, wearing imperial mantle, holding mappa in right hand and globe and scepter in left hand, D N FL CL CONSTANTINVS NOB C / Rev. Campgate with five rows, three turrets, no door, and no star, PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS; in exergue, mintmark MHTЄ [Epsilon = 5th Officina]. RIC VII 20 (p. 545), Sear RCV V 17140, Cohen 107. 18 mm., 3.31 g. Purchased from Kirk Davis. Constans (son of Constantine I), AE Centenionalis, Alexandria Mint (1st Officina) 348-350 AD. Obv. Draped and cuirassed bust left, wearing pearl diadem and holding globe in right hand, D N CONSTA - NS P F AVG / Rev. Emperor in military dress, standing left and holding labarum in right hand and shield in left, placing right foot on leg of one of two captives before him with hands bound behind their backs, wearing caps and kneeling facing with their heads turned towards one another, FEL TEMP REPARATIO. ALEA [Alexandria Mint, 1st Officina] in exergue. RIC VIII 56(A) (p. 542), Sear RCV V 18706. 20 mm., 3.45 g. (Purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd., 211th Buy or Bid Sale, June 2020, Lot 302.) 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted April 24, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 24, 2023 Constantine II Follis, 324-325Londinium. Bronze, 18mm, 3.04g. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. Campgate with six layers, two turrets, star above; PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; mintmark PLON (RIC 296).Constans Centenionalis, 348-350Treveri. Bronze, 23mm, 5.26g. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. Emperor standing left on galley, holding Victory on globe and standard with Chi-Rho in banner; Victory seated at stern, holding rudder; FEL TEMP – REPARATIO; TRP (RIC VIII, 219). From the Bridgnorth (Shropshire) Hoard 2007 comprising 2,892 coins up to 355, mostly of Magnentius and Decentius. This coin commemorates Constans’s sailing to Britain. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted April 24, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) Constantinus II and Constans: Note The rare Constantis Bea C(aes) legend on the obverse Edited April 24, 2023 by Ancient Coin Hunter 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted April 24, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 24, 2023 Constantine II : Constans : Q 13 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wittwolff Posted April 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 24, 2023 The two brothers as Caesars: And as Emperors (or should I say as enemies): 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted April 24, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 24, 2023 My only decent(ish) portait of Constantine II 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Alexander Posted April 24, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 24, 2023 I'll pick a Constantine II as Caesar from Antioch: And a Constans II as Augustus from Siscia: 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O-Towner Posted April 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) A couple of colorful Constantius II types: Ae : Antioch mint (18mm, 1.7gms) Obv: (Anepigraphic); Laureate and cuirassed bust right Rev: CONSTAN / TIVS / CAESAR; Legend in three lines with star above, SMANTA below Ref: RIC VII 55 Ae : Arles/Constantia mint (19mm, 2.5gms) Obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; Diademed and cuirassed bust left Rev: VIRTVS CAESS; Campgate with open doors and four turrets, S - F to either side, QCONST in exergue Ref: RIC VII 335 Edited April 24, 2023 by O-Towner 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims,Coins Posted April 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 24, 2023 Constantine II and Constans are the next two for Apr 24 Constantius II, Vetranio and Constantius Gallus, caesar is on for Apr 26 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims,Coins Posted April 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 24, 2023 Bronze coin (AE 3) minted at Siscia during the reign of CONSTANTINE II, as Caesar between 320 - 321 A.D. Obv. CONSTANTINVS.IVN.NOB. C. diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right. Rev. CAESARVM.NOSTRORVM. Laurel-wreath around VOT X. RCS #3943. RICVIII #167 pg.444. DVM #32. Bronze coin (AE3) minted at Aquileia for CONSTANTINE II, as Caesar between 320 - 321 A.D. Obv. CONSTANTINVS.IVN.NOB.C laur., draped & cuirassed bust r. Rev. CAESARVM.NOSTRORVM.VOT. V. laurel wreath enclosing VOT V. RCS #3943. RICVII #76 pg. 402. DVM #32. Bronze coin (AE3) minted at Heraclea for CONSTANTINE II, as Caesar in 326 A.D. Obv. CONSTANTINVS.IVN.NOB. C. Diademed, draped & cuirassed bust r. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE.CAESS. Camp-gate with 6 rows, two turrets, no doors, star above, top & bottom rows empty blocks. RCS #3948. RICVII #83 pg. 552. DVM #38. LRBC #1077. Bronze coin (AE 4) minted at SMKA = Cyzicus, Turkey during the reign of CONSTANS between 337 - 339 A.D. Obv. D.N.CONSTA-NS.P.F.AVG. Laur. head right. Rev. GLOR-IA.EXERC-ITVS. Two soldiers helmeted, stg. facing one another, each holds an inverted spear and rests on a shield; between them a standard. RCS #3970. RICVIII #14 pg. 490. DVM #51. LRBC #1283. Bronze coin (AE Centenionalis) minted at Constantinople, Turkey during the reign of CONSTANS between 348 - 350 A.D. Obv. D.N.CONSTA-NS.P.F.AVG. Diad. draped and cuir. bust l. Rev. FEL.TEMP.REPAR-ATIO. Helmeted soldier, spear in l. hand, advancing r., head turned to l.; with his r. hand, he leads a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree. The spear points downwards, between the soldier’s legs. RCS #3978. RICVIII #88 pg.454. DVM #64. LRBC #2014. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romancollector Posted April 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 25, 2023 Siliqua of Constans from Trier 10 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapphnwn Posted April 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 25, 2023 Constantine II Ae Follis Sirmium 324-325 AD Obv Bust right laureate draped and cuirassed. Rv Victory advancing right carrying trophy and spurning bound captive. RIC 50 3.00 grm 18 mm Photo by W. Hansen This coin celebrated a defeat inflicted upon the Alemanni. This victory was most likely won by Crispus who at about this time fell out of favor with Constantine I. 13 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc9 Posted April 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 25, 2023 Constans, twice as Caesar and twice as Augustus : FL I CONSTANS NOB CAES : laureate and cuirassed bust left GLOR - IA EXERC - ITVS // SMH Є ✱ : two soldiers holding spear and shield, guarding two standards Folles, A.D.333 – 336, Heraclea, RIC VII 141p.560 FL CONSTANTIS BEA C : laureate and cuirassed bust right GLOR - IA EXERC - ITVS //ASIS✱ : two soldiers holding spear and shield, guarding standard Nummus,Siscia, AD 337, RIC 264 CONSTAN - S P F AVG : pearl-diademed and draped bust right VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN /•D/ TRP : two Victories standing, facing one another, each holding wreath and palm; •D in centre Nummus. Trier, AD 348-350, RIC 193 D N CONSTA - NS P F AVG : Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; holding globe FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO/ TS Γ * : Soldier standing left, spearing fallen horseman Maiorina. Thessalonica., A.D.348-350, RIC 116 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughie Dwyer Posted April 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 25, 2023 (edited) Nice coins, everyone! It's nice to be back posting on this thread. I've been following this thread for a while now and it always amazes me how stunning some of the coins look! I have a few of Constans but only the one of Constantine II Constans - Constantine II Edited April 25, 2023 by Hughie Dwyer 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims,Coins Posted April 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 26, 2023 Bronze coin (AE 4) minted at SMNA = Nicomedia, Turkey during the reign of CONSTANS between 347 - 348 A.D. Obv. D.N.CONSTA-NS.P.F.AVG. laur., dr., and cuir. bust right. Rev. VOT.XX.MVLT.XXX. in laurel wreath. RICVIII #59 pg.475. DVM #60. LRBC #1157. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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