JayAg47 Posted February 11, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) While it's no NYINC, it's still a humble show where I could get gems like these, I was rummaging through a dealer's ancient unattributed junk lot and came across this coin, at first I thought it was one of those late Roman bronzes, but noticed some silvery deposits, so I took a chance and bought it for 20 bucks. At first I cleaned it with baking soda, and then treated with sodium thiosulfate to remove some horn silver, although I didn't clean it thoroughly as to leave a little deposits for some contrast. Before After DN CL IVLIANVS AVG VOTIS V MVLTIS X TR (Treveri), Palm branch next to mint mark, 360-363 AD, 1.70g. I'm glad all the legends are present on both sides given how these siliquae were extensively clipped! Please share your coins of the last apostate! Edited February 11, 2023 by JayAg47 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted February 11, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2023 I don't think of ancients as junk bin items. Although there are some Roman coins that probably are - fallen horseman, Theodosius II bronzes. Julian was early enough that he often gets away without being clipped.Julian II Contemporary Imitation Siliqua, 361-363Imitating Arles. Silver, 16mm, 1.63g. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; D N FL CL IVLIA-NVS P F AVG. VOT X MVLT XX within wreath, dot in medallion at top; CONS in exergue (cf RIC VIII, 312). From the West Norfolk/Grimston Hoard 2018. Portable Antiquities Scheme: NMS-963FF1. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted February 11, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 11, 2023 Congrats on a Julian siliqua! I have none; I'm waiting on a bearded one. While we're at it, what exactly makes up horn silver? I know the term, and I know it's the black stuff, but what is it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValiantKnight Posted February 11, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 11, 2023 Personally I prefer the uncleaned look, but that’s just me. Heres a $20 siliqua I used to own: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted February 11, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2023 Julian II, AD 360-363. Æ 19mm (3.0g, xh). Sirmium mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 361-363. Obv: D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG; Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. Rev: VOT/X/MVLT/XX within wreath; BSIRM. Ref: RIC VIII 108. Perhaps the Celator had a fun night on the town started to cut "VOT XX" before waking up. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broucheion Posted February 11, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Edessa said: Perhaps the Celator had a fun night on the town started to cut "VOT XX" before waking up. Hi @Edessa, Looks like he messed up the MVLT too before recutting the die. - Broucheion Edited February 11, 2023 by Broucheion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted February 12, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 12, 2023 5 hours ago, Broucheion said: Hi @Edessa, Looks like he messed up the MVLT too before recutting the die. - Broucheion Roger. A quick scan of a few hundred examples online didn't bring to light a die match. Perhaps he was embarrassed and immediately made another mistake. That sounds like something I might do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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