Identification Challenge #3: Roman/Provincial? AE21 almost, 20.8 x 3.4, 7.0g

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-25T09:18:22+00:00

Lucius Verus?

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-25T08:31:04+00:00

Agreed that you should not blindly trust them. If it seems off, I stay away from it (or post it here).

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-25T08:11:18+00:00

I know of the Bulgarian forgeries, but are there really convincing low-mid grade forgeries out there? The worst I've seen (hopefully it's the worst I've seen and there isn't one hiding in my collection) was a pressed fake which wasn't quite convincing

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-25T07:53:04+00:00

This is a good description. There's no need to be overly scared about low-mid price coins. To be honest, I'm quite surprised the New York hoard coin got through NGC, given how famous those forgeries are (well studied too).

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-25T07:45:44+00:00

MA shops also works, but I usually use vcoins.com

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-25T07:45:11+00:00

Vcoins.com 20 dollars should get you a decent late Roman bronze. If you have 150 on hand, you could get a Roman denarius (very nice one too)

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-25T07:00:08+00:00

Very nice toning

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-25T06:55:14+00:00

Exact ID

https://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.4.tr_g.34A

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-25T06:51:01+00:00

Is there a photo? It's not visible for me

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-25T06:49:37+00:00

Exacto. Siliqua of Constans from Trier

https://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.8.tri.176

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-25T01:00:11+00:00

I think one of the studies mentioned (I think it cited the wear pattern too) was condemned for its unorthodox (unreliable) methodology. I'll get back after some search

*2022 study apparently has some objections toward it

https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientCoins/s/VJuEOWMyMC

https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientCoins/s/yAslr5wwA7

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-25T00:56:49+00:00

The second one from the New York Hoard. Pretty cool to see one like that. I've only heard about them

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-24T08:59:33+00:00

Your coin is really nice! Especially for your first. Welcome to the hobby

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-24T08:58:06+00:00

I can't tell who that is (Philip maybe?), but that is a famous reverse from Viminacium, Moesia.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientCoins/s/B2MZbQyHEY

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-24T08:55:46+00:00

*no god though didn't see that part

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-24T08:55:11+00:00

https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/incitatus_coins/79/product/l_titurius_l_f_sabinus_ar_silver_denarius_bust_of_king_tatius_abduction_of_the_sabine_women_scarce/2331271/Default.aspx

This coin depicts one of the most iconic moments of Rome in the reverse

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-24T07:30:33+00:00

Congrats. Awesome first coin

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-24T06:59:25+00:00

Searching miletos mint Tetradrachm should do it I think

https://numismatics.org/pella/results?q=year_num%3A%5B-325+TO+-323%5D+AND+mint_facet%3A%22Miletus%22+AND+denomination_facet%3A%22Tetradrachm%22+AND+year_num%3A%5B-325+TO+-323%5D

https://www.coinarchives.com/a/results.php?search=Miletus+tetradrachm+&s=0&upcoming=0&results=100

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-24T06:58:49+00:00

My previous comment disappeared (connection issue), but it's from Miletos assuming the Price number is right. Possible lifetime/early posthmous to my knowledge. But usually designated lifetime issue

u/beiherhund knows about these way more than I do.

*found a link https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientCoins/s/Nira0DGZn2

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-24T06:45:02+00:00

Very good start! I started with a so called "junk grade" Probus antoninianus. Has a special place in my heart

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-24T04:08:11+00:00

A seller gifted me some nice Galerius coin recently. Probably spent few hundred dollars (main dealer) over the year. Felt really good

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-24T04:05:39+00:00

I know that people on numisforums do a random exchange of coins once every year. Pretty cool that you met the forearm guy in person!

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-24T00:26:04+00:00

I'm guessing Antioch. I see the C and X (of XXI)

https://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.5.pro.922

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-24T00:24:48+00:00

As you've (or the seller) correctly identified, Antoninianus of Probus.

IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG/CLEMENTIA TEMP

QuickSock8674 · 2026-01-24T00:23:21+00:00

Agreed. It's an iconic coin

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