DV CONSTANTINVS from Cyzicus

[silvernut]

Hi,

I just had to share this with someone because it made my day!!

I was emptying pots filled with uncleaneds that had been soaking in olive oil for months, putting most of the slugs in what I call my "Box of No Return". I decided to give a go at a totally encrusted LRB just because it was thick enough and probbing it with a pin the crust seemed to come off easily. Well, what a surprise!! This is what I got (sorry, I still need to buy a scan...):

RIC 54
Obv: DV CONSTANTINVS PT AVGG, veiled head right.
Rev: No legend / ·SMK:Greek_Gamma: in exergue, Constantine I standing right

Yes, what I would rate an almost very fine AE4 from Cyzicus mint, third officina.

I'm probably overexcited about this, but it's my first DIVUS of this type (yes, I have plenty of the "hands of God" type), and the way I discovered was totally unexpected, as if I had unburied it myself! So I guess the lesson for all of us that enjoy scrubbing crusties: NEVER GIVE UP ON A COIN!!

Regards,
Ignasi

[Robert T2]

I'm probably overexcited about this, but it's my first DIVUS of this type (yes, I have plenty of the "hands of God" type), and the way I discovered was totally unexpected, as if I had unburied it myself! So I guess the lesson for all of us that enjoy scrubbing crusties: NEVER GIVE UP ON A COIN!!

Hi Ignasi, I know the feeling an it's why I like uncleaned coins so much. I have lots (far too many) coins in various stages of soaking and cleaning and many nice coins that could be ID'd before cleaning, but it's the ones that "reveal" themselves  after some hard work that are the most rewarding even if they aren't the rarest or most impressive of coins!

Good luck with your future cleaning efforts,

Rob