Ancient Rome 1

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alamir Catalogue referee
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Posted: 23 Feb 2017, 20:42 #
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Hello,
I need help with this coin:

Weight: 3.1g
Diameter: 18mm
Sorry for the quality, but it's the highest resolution I can do...

Thanks
Peter
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Joined: 30 Jan 2017
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Posted: 25 Feb 2017, 01:35 #
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I'd say this is an AE3 of Arcadius struck around 395-401. I'm not able to read the mintmark in exergue on reverse to get the exact RIC reference. Have a look at RIC X for reference of your coin.

Obverse - D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, Bust of Arcadius, right, diademed, draped, cuirassed.
Reverse - VIRTVS EXERCITI, Emperor standing, holding spear and leaning on shield, crowned by Victory.

Here are two variants of your coins:
  • https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces62805.html
  • https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces62624.html
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