Valentinian Posted October 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 7, 2023 I have mentioned before that it can be hard to tell the size of a coin from its photo alone. Many ancient designs come in various sizes and I find it interesting to get two (or more) coins of the same design but different sizes. Most of you will recognize this very common type: From the picture, how big would you expect it to be? This type of Constantius II (Augustus 337-361) is one of the most common types of all, "Soldier spearing fallen horseman" with legend TEL TEMP REPARATIO. The type started out with the coin reform of c. 348 as an AE2 of c. 23-22 mm. I have one that is 25-23 mm. But, this one is later, from 355-361, when the coins had gotten smaller. Compared to the early pieces, this one is tiny. Maximum diameter, only 16.1 mm! 2.33 grams. Can you show coins with the same design but different sizes where a photo alone might not tell you how large the coin actually is? 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steppenfool Posted October 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 7, 2023 I would actually expect that one to be smaller, although not quite as tiny as 16mm! The portrait is not nearly as refined as on the bigger issues. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekcoin21 Posted October 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 7, 2023 My unscientific system for reading auction Cats. With no sizes is via weight 8-10g low 20s diameter, 10-16g. Mid - to high , over 18g, 30mm plus diameter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougsmit Posted October 13, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 13, 2023 That is why I made the photos on my FH page in groups. https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/fh.html https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/fhthes.jpg 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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