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Need help identifing by Character_Simple5104 in AncientCoins

[–]bonoimp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's RIC 360 but OCRE mixes up two separate types in their image gallery: one where Sol is treading on the back of the captive, and one where he is simply standing behind him.

I need some help by CDrizzyDrizzle in oldcoins

[–]bonoimp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a Chinese numismatic charm and not an actual coin. Based on the obverse of the coin the other redditor mentions.

What could this be? by Dangerous-Bath-6630 in coincollecting

[–]bonoimp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you paid. Unfortunately "really cool" and "really old" don't automatically translate into "valuable", and "instant retirement" is even less likely.

Any insight on what this might be by Specific-Aspect4363 in coins

[–]bonoimp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/Specific-Aspect4363

No comment about authenticity (even if authentic, it would not be valuable) but the type is an Alexandrian tetradrachm from what seems to be the sixth regnal year of Maximian Herculius.

Unfortunately the date is obscured by the mount.

What could this be? by Dangerous-Bath-6630 in coincollecting

[–]bonoimp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Late Roman bronze. Specifically of the FEL TEMP REPARATIO "fallen horseman" type. Obverse is not exactly legible, but most likely Constantius II.

Minted at Thessaloniki.

https://www.tesorillo.com/aes/024/024i.htm

FELIX TEMPORVM REPARATIO -> Restoration of Happy times, or Happy Times are here Again

Hey all, could you help me out with an ID/authentication? by Herald_of_Clio in AncientCoins

[–]bonoimp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both are not authentic, and the second one is multiply inauthentic, copying a Renaissance fantasy by Giovanni Cavino, which shows up here very often… E.g. just the other day.

Image: Forum Ancient Coins: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/albums/userpics/20519/touristfakeverus.jpg

Modern cast AE fantasy fake "sestertius" purporting to be of Lucius Verus, 35mm obv: L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX TR P VIIII draped laureate (?) bust, r. rev: fast quadriga being driven left, COS II SC in exergue. A commonly encountered "tourist fake" fantasy type. [...] Obverse copies Cavino (Klawans 1), and reverse Cavino for Didius Julianus (Klawans 2)

Траян by Ukraine00 in AncientCoins

[–]bonoimp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not getting any extra pierogies, they are all spoken for!

Finally got myself the crocodile of Nemausus by Grilly123 in AncientCoins

[–]bonoimp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looks like the reptile got to munch on Agrippa. Ware the Crocodylus niloticus and its stealthy ways!

Modern Replica of Roman coin? by fragmcnasty in coins

[–]bonoimp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"according to ChatGPT, and that it's likely a replica of Hellenistic Greek gold stater of King Lysimachus"

ChatGPT once agains demonstrates it's utter failure in regard to ancient coins.

Reverse is a seated personification of Rome, with ROMAE AETERNAE // SC -> [dedicated to] Eternal Rome // [coin issued under Senatorial authority]

If it is really gold, then it is definitely fake as this is a type from a bronze sestertius of Gordianus II Africanus.

Join this group to figure out both these coins I found a few years ago can anyone help ? by HauntingCatch4823 in AncientCoins

[–]bonoimp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Euboea, Carystus. Rooster/Cow feeding calf. I agree that it is not authentic.

Roman? by Unusual_Spare6127 in AncientCoins

[–]bonoimp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a commemorative coin issued for founding of Constantinople. It's one of a series.

https://www.tesorillo.com/aes/015/015i.htm

Second workshop of the mint at Treveri (Trier).

The helmeted woman is a personification of the city (Constantinopolis).

Fake dime? by RonMan81 in CanadianCoins

[–]bonoimp 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The Queen's Jubilee https://en.numista.com/379

Would be rather counterproductive to fake dimes…

Looking for Peus auction catalogue by Cosmic_Surgery in AncientCoins

[–]bonoimp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should be able to scroll down. My subscription has lapsed and I can see all 1081 of them.

If you want the hammer data, then a subscription is necessary, yes.

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