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BYZANTINE, Phocas & Leontia, AE Follis, Struck c.A.D.602-603 at AntiochObv: D(retrograde) N FOCA NE PE AV. Standing figures of Phocas on left, holding cross on globe and Leontia, nimbate, on right, holding sceptre topped by cross; cross between their heads.
Rev: Large Langobardian M, ANNO to left,cross above, numeral representing the regnal year to right (Year 1 on this coin). In exergue, THEuP', the mintmark for Theupolis (Antioch).
Sear 67109/30/05 at 04:19newone: NIce coins and pix!!
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132 - Probus - RIC 913 - Bust Type G (Cyzicus) (V / XXIMC)Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust l., holding spear and shield
Rev:– VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive
Minted in Cyzicus (V in centre field, XXIMC in exe) Emission 3 Officina 5. A.D. 280.
Reference:– RIC 913 Bust type Gmaridvnvm02/27/05 at 02:55newone: This coin has that Ancient look about it! Very nic...
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Roman Empire, Constantine I - 20 Year Vows - VOT/XX - SIS in Ex. - Unlisted (No Officina)AE19 Follis unlisted in RIC VII. MM of "SIS" matches RIC 145/146 and Rev. legend matches RIC 148. No exact match found in RIC VII. (Even Jochen couldn't find it! :-) )newone02/27/05 at 02:27newone: Coin is from the collection of newone.
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Bull - Julian II The ApostateDN FL CL IVLI-ANVS PF AVG
SECVRITAS REI PVB
(feather)NIKB.(feather)
RIC VIII 122 Nicomedia
Bull, head facing, standing right; above, two stars
There is still some dirt on this coin which is what shows the mottled appearance. The coin is in remarkable condition, however with high relief and detail.
--Fred (Roscoedaisy)08/30/04 at 05:40newone:
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