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Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 34601

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Coin type:Roman Provincial
Entered by:scottatlaw
Added on: Apr 22, 2009
Ruler: Trajan Decius (AUGUSTUS)
Region, City:Moesia Superior, Viminacium
Coin:F- AE Sestertius
IMPCAESCMESQDECIVSPFAVG - Laurelate, paludamentum draped over cuirass bust right (viewed from rear).
PMS-CO-LVIM - Moesia standing (holding branch aloft to the left and bearing a transverse scepter topped with a figure of victory bearing a crown) between advancing bull & lion.
Exergue:ANXI
Mint: (Year 11)
Wt./Size/Axis:15.46g / 29mm / -
Rarity:R6+
References:
  • Unlisted Variant of Martin # 3.09
  • Unlisted Variant of Jekov # 46
  • Unlisted Variant of Boric-Brescovic #'s 1084-1089
  • Unlisted Variant of Moushmov # 45
  • Unlisted Variant of SNG Hungary #'s 377-381
Acquisition/Sale:Plamen Arsof d/b/a Ancient Treasures www.ebay.com 3-12-2009
Notes:Apr 22, 09 - This coin is an unlisted variant of SNG Germany #'s 193-194. This coin is unlisted in Pick, and Varbanov.

You can see a much better looking version of this coin type here:

http://www.tantaluscoins.com/coins/30684.php

What sets this coin apart is that the reverse type with the legend break PMS-CO-LVIM is entirely unrecorded.

You can view more discussion on this coin type by visiting the notes in the above listed link.

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