Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 32512
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| Coin type: | Roman Provincial |
| Entered by: | scottatlaw |
| Added on: | Oct 2, 2008 |
| Ruler: | Trajan Decius (AUGUSTUS) |
| Region, City: | Moesia Superior, Viminacium |
| Coin: | F AE Dupondius IMPTRAIANVSDECIVSAV - Radiate crowned, cuirassed bust right (viewed from rear). PMSC-OLVIM - Moesia standing (arms almost fully extended with palla extending from waist over elbow, not over the shoulder) between advancing bull & lion. |
| Exergue: | ANXII |
| Mint: | (Year 12) |
| Wt./Size/Axis: | 5.00g / 21mm / - |
| Rarity: | R8 |
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| Acquisition/Sale: | ancient_treasures aka Plamen Arsoff www.ebay.com 9-25-2008 |
| Notes: | Oct 3, 08 - Image courtesy of ebay seller "ancient_treasures " aka Plamen Arsoff.
Unlisted in Jekov, Moushmov, Boric-Brescovic, and SNG Germany. SNG Hungary does provide an attribution for coins # 412 and 413 that matches this coin, however, the images for those coins match a variant of this coin which lacks a reverse legend break (see the link below for my example of that coin). It is worth noting that Varbanov 167 is one of many errors in the first volume. Strictly speaking the coin described by #167 doesn't exist. That said, 167 is the closest coin I can find to fit the present coin. It should also be noted that Varbanov's R3 rarity rating and price estimate is completely off base. Granted this isn't the prettiest coin I've posted, but it is exceedingly rare and it is the only example I've seen for sale. Just a few weeks back I bought the alternate variant of this coin (which lacks the reverse legend break) as seen here: http://www.tantaluscoins.com/coins/31797.php This coin has clearly seen better days and was likely damaged when it was dug up and possibly even by a cleaner who didn't know what they were doing. The damage is such that one might call into question the date I've cited, however, the bust style (it actualy looks like Decius as opposed to Philip I) and the reverse design (the palla here is draped over the elbow rather than shoulder) both squarely date this coin in year 12. Further, even with the damage, the date ANXII is still partialy visible as patina damage. |
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