GoldBear150

Sure let me take a picture of the obverse. sorry about that i have not posted in a while. It's for a client of mine he is just curious if it's an error or not.

Just curious what you guys think about this penny. I do not think it is an error, but two numbers are missing which is odd.

Starting a collection Mercury Dimes and Roosevelt dimes myself but quarters is a good start.

Awesome books JP.

it's a shame the Morgan has been gold plated. Seen a few Gold Coins that are set in bezels but have been polished.

Nice American Eagle Type 2.

Keep it as a cleaned coin sample. I do that when I submit Morgans or peace dollars so i can think the third time before sending.

On 4/3/2022 at 6:04 PM, Just Bob said:

This page should be of some assistance:

Click here

Thank you Bob I will definitely look into.

I stay positive but always be prepared for disappointment.

I'm research the coin at the moment might be Mexico due to the "O" above the "M"? any help would be appreciated

Weight:25.8g

composition:Silver

length:39mm

width:34mm

On 12/7/2021 at 7:09 AM, GBrad said:

Hello Gus. I just went back and read some of this thread and have one question.  You said it weighs 3.5g  Are you referring to grains or grams? 

Hello Gbrad it's grams.

On 10/30/2021 at 5:04 PM, GBrad said:

You're welcome.  Best of luck with ultimately determining what you have here.  Please let us know if you come to a conclusion.  

After taking a look at the coin GBrad. I could not find any matching on the coin or button in this case. it's difficult to say the least.

On 10/30/2021 at 5:04 PM, GBrad said:

You're welcome.  Best of luck with ultimately determining what you have here.  Please let us know if you come to a conclusion.  

Sure GBrad i will keep an update on my findings.

-Gus

On 10/30/2021 at 4:50 PM, GBrad said:

Here's what I'm thinking.  If you have measured this thing correctly and this thing is only 15mm across from side to side (diameter) which is pretty darn small (smaller than a $5 Gold Eagle bullion coin) and it weighs 3.5 grams which is slightly heavier than a $5 Gold Eagle which would weigh in at 3.39 grams, and it is not attracted to a magnet........ my guess is that it may very well made of a precious metal.  Don't get your hopes up, these are just my observations.  I am not an ancient or a foreign coin knowledgeable person by any means. But, I do not know of any foreign coins that are typically this small granted your measurements are accurate.  @JKK would be the one who knows about any foreign coins in this size range, not me. I'm still leaning toward this being a small button of some type.  Which kind, if it is a button, is beyond me.   

Thank you GBrad I still appreciate your thoughts on this it could be a small object such as a button. After taking a look at the reverse side there are three letters i could be wrong. "A","V" and maybe a "P"?
 

On 10/30/2021 at 4:38 PM, GBrad said:

Thanks.  I edited my last reply because I just saw where you had posted the weight and measurements....lol.  I think you meant to say the thickness is 2mm and the diameter is 15mm?

Yes thank you correcting me. The thickness is 2mm and the diameter is 15mm.

On 10/30/2021 at 4:28 PM, GBrad said:

Also @GoldBear150, do you have a way to measure the diameter and weigh it?  And could you also see if it is attracted to a magnet?  This may be helpful in determining what you have here.  

I tried the magnet test and it does not follow or stick to the magnet.

The weight is 3.5g

Diameter:2mm

On 10/30/2021 at 3:56 PM, GBrad said:

Just an observation here @GoldBear150, but where exactly was this found while metal detecting?  I'm going to throw this out there.  Could this possibly be a button off of a uniform? Is this thing flat like a coin or does it have any type or resemblance of a domed shape to it? Thanks.

Hey GBrad.In Europe as far i know from what my father has told me. the coin does have a dome shaped. I'm still researching.

I retaken pictures and did some edits with the light and clarity. JKK.

I will have to retake pictures with better lighting JKK.

I need some assistance on this particular Coin for a friend of my fathers while metal detecting. the obverse you can see the details, however the reverse is hard to make out.

Weight:3.5g

Width:15mm

diameter:2mm

On 10/2/2021 at 11:18 AM, Mohawk said:

Thanks for the diameter and the weight, Gus

So I still think it's Constantius II and the coin itself is an AE3.  As Jonathan said, the reverse is GLORIA EXERCITVS and I'm still pretty sure the mint mark is Thessalonica.  Still not sure about the oficina mark....I just learned about those yesterday....but that's what I have for this coin.

~Tom

The oficina mark, I had not heard of before my first time learning about it Tom.

On 10/2/2021 at 11:06 AM, JKK said:

No problem. Most people aren't aware of that need until someone says something about it. Here is why it's essential: In the references, denomination is largely determined by diameter, and since the listings of known issues are by denomination, without that specific one doesn't know which set of listings to comb. Weight is essential because in cross-checking, it provides a reasonable comparison to available examples and listings. So in this case, I'd look it up in Aorta or ERIC II (owned mainly by true fanatics), then take those specifics to other sources where the stated weight of the issue should be pretty close to that of the subject coin if the attribution is correct.

In the future Jkk i will weight and measure coins such as this before I post. More information the better, I will double check my post before hand. I'm currently researching it and learning more about it's history.

On 10/1/2021 at 9:04 PM, JKK said:

It doesn't; it just means a new thing to learn. You notice how Aorta lists long batches of coin issues with exergues that have similar mint names except for this one letter or symbol? That differentiating letter is the oficina mark (mint branch office). I believe the purpose was to keep track of quality from various minting facilities located in a given city. Sometimes they are in the field. It gets to be a pain because a sloppy delta can look like a Latin A or vice versa. And of course sometimes the oficina mark is indistinct or even off the flan. (When I have Spanish custard, I definitely want my oficina mark properly aligned.)

Not sure about it; I didn't look into it closely. Would you like me to, once the OP gets in gear and provides weight and diameter? (Without those I don't even take out the book. Basic necessity.)

I apologize for not putting the weight and measurements JKK.

-Gus

On 10/1/2021 at 7:07 PM, Mohawk said:

Hi GoldBear!

Well, this is later than what I collect, but in looking at Aorta, I believe it's Constantius II.  It looks like a bronze coin and I believe the mint mark is Thessalonica, which is SMTSE.  But that's the best I can do.  There are different types of bronzes in this era of Roman coinage, so we'd need a diameter and a weight to tell you more.

I hope this is of at least some help!
~Tom

Thank you Tom. Sorry for the late reply due to my folks need help with moving boxes. here is the weight and diameter for the Constantius ii coin. going to research more and learn something new of this coin.

Weight:2.5g

Diameter:18.56mm

-Gus

Came across a roman coin that was mounted on a ring. I'm not very familiar with ancient coins quite yet due to lack of experience.