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Kim Stallings
12-16-2004, 04:19 AM
And here is another one with another great reverse. Any ideas gentlemen?

Thanks!

Kim

Vladimir
12-16-2004, 12:30 PM
Hello Kim!
Here we have:
Obverse: […]ETRICVS P F AVG – Radiate, draped .
Reverse – VIRTVS AV[…] – Soldier standing let, holding spear and leaning on a shield.
No mint marks.
There are two possibilities, bith Tetricus I:
Tetricus I, AE Antoninianus “Virtus”
Obv.: [IMP T]ETRICVS P F AVG - Radiate, draped bust right
Rev.: VIRTVS AVG – Soldier standing let, holding spear and leaning on a shield.
Ref.: RIC Vii, p. 411, 146; Cohen 200
Or
Tetricus I, AE Antoninianus “Virtus”
Obv.: [IMP C T]ETRICVS P F AVG - Radiate, draped bust right
Rev.: VIRTVS AVGG – Soldier standing let, holding spear and leaning on a shield.
Ref.: RIC Vii, p. 411, 148 Scarce Cohen 207
You have to look closely to determine which one.
Hope it will help!
Have a great day!
Vladimir

Kim Stallings
12-17-2004, 06:00 AM
Vladimir -

You make this seem so easy. I am in awe...

I will keep sending photos until one day I stump you.

Regards!

Kim