Misc. Romans

[Rob 3,152]

Can anyone add any references and/or provide an alternative id to the following 4 Romans. The first I presume is a Probus antoninianus with SOL INVICTO & Sol driving a 4 horse chariot on the reverse. Approx. 21mm diameter and weighs 3.81g.

[Rob 3,152]

Similar request for the second. I presume is an Aurelian antoninianus with Sol to left between two captives and I think Spink 569. Approx. 20-22mm diameter and weighs 4.80g.

[Rob 3,152]

Third is not so good. I think it is a denarius of Severus Alexander weighing 2.98g and approx. 17-18mm diameter.

[Rob 3,152]

Finally, something dire. Base metal, weighs 1.68g and is 16-18mm wide. It appears to be Tetricvs with Spes holding a something on the reverse. Any info on any of these 4 would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Geordie582 18]

No. 4 is CRB 318 in Rotographic's Roman Base Metal Coins. Spes is walking left while hitching up her skirt and holding a flower. circa 271. A good picture of the reverse type is seen her.Spes The coin is too well struck around the hair to be a 'barbarous copy'.

I haven't checked Rotographic's Roman Silver Coins for the others, but I'd suggest it would be the first stop!

Your Probus is well illustrated here Probus

Edited March 6, 2006 by Geordie582

[Rob 3,152]

I haven't checked Rotographic's Roman Silver Coins for the others, but I'd suggest it would be the first stop!

Thanks Geordie. I'm trying not to get a book because I can't afford to collect Romans as well. Once you have a book and can identify coins you are suddenly awash with prospective purchases and we all know what happens when tempted by something attractive.

[Peter 615]

I find wildwinds.com an excellent site to ID Romans.

If you have an idea what the coin is its quite easy to find a match to attribute the Sear,RIC or Cohen listing.