An old Coin???

[TaTonka]

I found this in my yard about 1" down, it was dusty but not really dirty. Can anyone tell me what this is? It appears to be a coin but I cant make any of it out. Thanks.

[PAPPY]

LOOKS ROMAN TO ME..Might want to check it out and see if you can find it on this site....PAPPY


http://wildwinds.com/coins/ric/i.html

[TaTonka]

Thanks Pappy, I will check into that.

[Georgian Tim]

Definitely Roman. The design on the back is called "camp gates". Post the piccy on UKDN as we have several Roman coin experts who will ID it for you.

[Georgian Tim]

Our resident Roman coin expert (Folkert) has cast his eye on this little one and ID'd it as follows:

Follis of Constantine ) (306-337 AD),
Obv: laureate head to right, CONSTANTINUS PF AUG
Rev: PROVIDENTIAE AUGG, camp gate with two turrets (between them a star). Sorry, I cannot read the mintmark, but this reverse type was minted 324-330 AD

[TaTonka]

WOW, Thanks alot for the information. I wonder how it got in my yard, I guess a kid was playin with it and lost it.

[PAPPY]

TIM, Have you any idea what the coin is worth?...PAPPY

[Georgian Tim]

Originally Posted by PAPPY

TIM, Have you any idea what the coin is worth?...PAPPY

Unfortunately that would be classed as a low grade coin over here. You could probably pick one up for around £5. The only thing that would increase the value is if it was from a rare mint.

[Geo777]

TaTonka, that is one awesome find. I bet you’re excited? I got excited just finding a 1926 Penney today on my 2nd time out..

[TaTonka]

Yeah, that was the last thing that I expected to find in my yard since the oldest house in my city is only 40 years old.