The last of my crusties - Constantius II Soldier spearing fallen horseman 337-361 AD

[thenickelguy]

I don't think I posted this. I am grateful to the members of Nvmnis Forvms for being a classy crowd. I can post these very common coins among those of you who have the stellar silver and gold Owls and Quadriga's. You treat my coins and me with interest and respect. No snobs around here and I appreciate that very much. Don't think it doesn't get noticed.

Constantius II - Soldier spearing fallen horseman

Don't know much about it. Can't read the mintmark, but I still like it.

 

 

[GordianAppreciator101]

Everyone has to start from somewhere. 

I see your Crusty Constantius and I raise you my Barbarous Claudius II Consecratio.

[CPK]

They are common coins, but I like them! There is some humor in the way the reverse scene and inscription clash to our modern minds.

 

 

[John Conduitt]

That’s called sand patina rather than crust, isn’t it? I’d guess an eastern mint.

I see more owls and quadrigas posted than fallen horsemen. They’re an interesting design. I agree though - I don’t understand how they came up with the caption to a guy being speared through the chest of ‘happy times are here again’ 😂

Edited June 19, 2022 by John Conduitt

[Alegandron]

GETA Spearing


GETA (209-211). 
Denarius. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAES P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG.
Laureate head right.
Rev: PONTIF TR P COS II.
Emperor on horseback left, spearing fallen enemy.
RIC 68