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Offline maridvnvm

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2 x London Folles
« on: November 14, 2021, 07:16:09 am »
For those who know my collecting focus you will know that I don't really focus on the output of London but I did have the opportunity to buy a couple of London Folles from the Rauceby Hoard recently and I must admit to being bery pleased with them.

The Rauceby hoard is  a pot hoard found in Rauceby, UK in 2017. The hoard was given the reference 2017 T649 by the British Museum who catalogued the hoard and had quite a mix of content but seems to date to the Tetrarchy based on the latest coins in the hoard.

Severus II - Follis
Obv:- SEVERVS NOBILISSIMVS CAES, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:- GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia
Minted in London
Reference: RIC VI London 59a, LMCC 4.02.016
Weight: 8.1g
Diameter: 27.2mm

This coin given the hoard reference BM # 081



Maximinus Daia - Follis
Obv:- MAXIMINVS NOBILISSIMVS CAES, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:- GENIO POPVLI ROMANI,
Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia
Minted in London
Reference: RIC VI 59b, LMCC 4.03.024
Weight: 9.9g
Diameter: 28.2mm

This coin given the hoard reference BM#092



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Re: 2 x London Folles
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2021, 12:56:20 pm »
Very nice Martin. I especially like the Maximinus, its a nice early example. I have the Severus one myself, mine was purchased from FORVM and was originally from the Errett Bishop Collection.

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Re: 2 x London Folles
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2021, 05:55:30 pm »
Very nice Follis. Like them  +++
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Re: 2 x London Folles
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2021, 10:40:57 pm »
Congratulate, Martin, 👍

Both are great coins…

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Re: 2 x London Folles
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2021, 02:47:53 am »
Two excellent examples Martin.

Severus is hard to find in such good condition, an emperor that I have yet to add to my own collection for that reason.

well done!

Best regards,

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Re: 2 x London Folles
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2021, 06:31:55 am »
Both are excellent coins, but my favourite would be the Maximinus: splendid lively portrait!


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Re: 2 x London Folles
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2021, 07:03:24 am »
Many thanks all. I must admit that I also find the Maximinus II the most appealing.
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