Coins from an auction and I have NO clue

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#31 Unread post by PetesPockets55 »

Looking great!

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#32 Unread post by mhonzell »

You are doing really well!

The first coin... I'll have to break out the book.
But, you can see the pointy crown implying a Antonianias (2 Denari)
The hole was put in by the owner to put it on a necklace or bracelet.
Carus, Sept 282 - July 283
Obverse: IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG
(I can just make out CAR_S PF. All versions with VIRTVS AVGG have the obverse above.)
Reverse: VIRTVS AVGG
Made in Rome : KAG
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The second coin is Valentinius II, 17 Nov 375 - 15 May 392 AD.
Obverse: D N VALENTINIANVS IVN P F AVG
Reverse: VOT V MVLT X
Made in Siscia : ASISC

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#33 Unread post by ShellMac »

That is so cool! I was going to quit cleaning them and take them to someone but I don't think I have anything of value. They are old and rough.

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#34 Unread post by mhonzell »

You can usually sell the lower grade ancient coins for about $3-$6 each, if you sell them as a lot containing all the coins in one gripe. Those interested are looking for a cheap set to practice on.

My lower grades are usually relegated to being gifts for youth, or I donate them to a history teacher in elementary schools.

On the other hand, these are the perfect ones to START learning to clean. You can damage them without affecting their value. The CARUS coin would likely improve by using a bamboo skewer, candle scraper, or brass brush. (Depends on your patience.)

Valentianus probably won't improve.

I would buy the Markianos and Gallienus off of you at those prices. (Because, I already figured out what they are. They are not likely to improve much by cleaning.) widegrin
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#35 Unread post by ShellMac »

What's this?

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#36 Unread post by ShellMac »

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#37 Unread post by ShellMac »

Then I have a bunch of these.
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#38 Unread post by ShellMac »

This is cool too!
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