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Kim Stallings
12-10-2004, 05:51 AM
I know I have seen this coin somewhere but can't find any reference to it now. I am sure Vladimir will recogonize it in about 1/2 a second. Regards! Kim
adventus
12-11-2004, 02:22 AM
:) Hi - It appears to be RIC VIII #101, Constantius Gallus w/ epsilon behind the bust. Hope this helps. -a- :)
Vladimir
12-11-2004, 04:01 PM
Hello Kim and all!
Yes the coin is as adventus says Constantius Gallus, RIC VIII 101.

It is not in the database yet but you can get some help and idea for the coin if you use the “Search Catalog” function.
It is clearly visible from the obverse legend: D N FL C plus the end AES. So you can put in the Obv. Legend field: D N FL C*AES
To narrow the search results you can add in the Reverse Legend field the clearly visible part: FEL
The search will give you three results. All coins are Centenionalis (AE 2) of Constantius Callus.
If you put the main part of the exergue: SMK
You will have the Mint – Cyzicus as well.

Please try the Coins catalog search engine and post feedbacks so we can improve it and fix any bugs.

Vladimir
adventus
12-11-2004, 08:38 PM
:) Thanks V. -I've got a few coins to check out using the search engine. I'll give it a whirl and see what happens! -a- :)
Kim Stallings
12-13-2004, 01:19 AM
:) Hi - It appears to be RIC VIII #101, Constantius Gallus w/ epsilon behind the bust. Hope this helps. -a- :)

Thanks for the help. Regards! Kim
Kim Stallings
12-13-2004, 01:24 AM
Hello Kim and all!
Yes the coin is as adventus says Constantius Gallus, RIC VIII 101.

It is not in the database yet but you can get some help and idea for the coin if you use the “Search Catalog” function.
It is clearly visible from the obverse legend: D N FL C plus the end AES. So you can put in the Obv. Legend field: D N FL C*AES
To narrow the search results you can add in the Reverse Legend field the clearly visible part: FEL
The search will give you three results. All coins are Centenionalis (AE 2) of Constantius Callus.
If you put the main part of the exergue: SMK
You will have the Mint – Cyzicus as well.

Please try the Coins catalog search engine and post feedbacks so we can improve it and fix any bugs.

Vladimir

Vladimir - Thanks a million for your help with this coin. I have about 35 more to identify and will definitely try out your search ideas. Of course I will send photos and you may use any that you like. Regards! Kim