Which Constantine?

[Jo J2]

Greetings from Indonesia. I came accross this coin but couldnt make which constantine this coin is as I dont recognize the thing under the right arm. Or is this a counterfeit? I attach some of the pictures. Please help.

[shanxi]

It's Constantinus I (the great)

Obv.: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG ( laureate and cuirassed)
Rev.: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI, Sol standing left, holding globe, star in left field

With the T at the end of the mint mark, the mint might be Ticinum

[Jo J2]

Thanks for the info. But dont you think it's a bit heavy for a coin with less details and faded that much?

[shanxi]

3.1g are ok

[SC]

Just to be clear when you say you came across this coin. 

Was it found in Indonesia?  Or did you order it /buy it from somewhere?

SC

[Jo J2]

The coin is at the a local coin dealer and the owner asked me whether I'm interested. Not sure where he got it from but he's convinced it's a genuine coin. What does this have to do with anything?

[shanxi]

What does this have to do with anything?

Roman coins have been found in Indonesia. It is fascinating how far some coins have travelled in ancient times. Your coin would have been much more interessting if it was found in Indonesia.

See e.g.:

http://dissarch.elte.hu/pdf.js/web/viewer.html?file=http://dissarch.elte.hu/index.php/dissarch/article/download/362/341


Unfortunatelly some findings are doubtful.

[Jo J2]

What does this have to do with anything?

Roman coins have been found in Indonesia. It is fascinating how far some coins have travelled in ancient times. Your coin would have been much more interessting if it was found in Indonesia.

See e.g.:

http://dissarch.elte.hu/pdf.js/web/viewer.html?file=http://dissarch.elte.hu/index.php/dissarch/article/download/362/341

Great readings..thanks

[SC]

Exactly.  I have one Sri Lankan 4th century imitation of a Roman FEL TEMP coin in my collection.  Coins from further east are even scarcer and therefore more interesting.

Still it is a fine coin that appears genuine.

SC

[Jo J2]

and a good thing in collecting ancient coins is that you still can sell them at good price even they're not genuine

[SC]

Not if you have any morals, self respect or are a member of this forum.

SC

[Jo J2]

nooo dont get me wrong...i always sell my collection with good intentions...lay out all information and never scam buyers. the reason i was saying is that even modern replicas are sold at $10 - $20 and thats a good price i'd say. anyway, i've bought the coin and thanks for all the helps