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Offline Stephen C.

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Beautiful AE2 Theodosius I the Great
« on: December 03, 2016, 06:18:41 pm »
Just wanted to share this Nice Theodosius, 22mm 3.5g The only thing I havent been able to figure is the mint. Its hard for me to tell if its actually 3 or 4 letters and the possibility for mints that made this coin are several depending on that number all starting with S. Seller believed SMN Nicomedia but thats the only thing I'm unsure about. Either way I wanted to share it as its easily one of my best overall in my collection. Good day to all.
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Re: Beautiful AE2 Theodosius I the Great
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2016, 02:04:49 pm »
It looks to me like SMN - for Nicomedia. RIC IX: 40. I am unsure of the officina.

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Re: Beautiful AE2 Theodosius I the Great
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2016, 03:26:00 pm »
Thanks Alex, wasnt really sure about that but I mainly wanted to share the coin. I just wish photos were a little better its very nice coin in my hand.
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Re: Beautiful AE2 Theodosius I the Great
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2016, 06:31:42 pm »
I agree with Alex.  I think that the T in left field plus the SMxx mint mark, with no symbol before it, can only be Nicomedia.

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