Roman coin, bulgaria real or real fake???

[coinhound1983]

Is this authentic roman coinage or did I get had on eBay

 

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[Silver Searcher]

Looks Ok, but over cleaned.

SS

 

[coinhound1983]

Ss I posted same on my other thread as well, just a heads up

 

[Fitzwilk]

Looks like an authentic AE3 bronze of emperor Constans, 337-350 AD. Possibly from the Siscia mint.
Reverse of coin is Constans standing left on galley, holding Phoenix on globe and labarum; Victory seated to right, steering.

Constans

 

[coinhound1983]

Amazing, Ty for that guys.. I'll use that website as well when I get these coins my buddy is sending me.. I'll post before and after pics. Wish me luck!

 

[Argentium]

If it's fake , it's a good one !

 

[CRUSADER]

With such a low cost & common coin like that its highly unlikely you will ever be 'had'. Its always good to know what you buy before you buy it. This coin should only cost about $1 max.

Dads thoughts:

I have an observation to make on the Roman Coin posted by Coinhound1983. I believe it is a genuine (with slight edge damage) CENTENIONALIS of Emperor CONSTANTIUS II minted between the years 348-355. Year depends on weight, size and mint site.
The obverse legend is DN CONSTAN-[TI]VS PF AVG with Diadem bust right. (It is not a CONSTANS as that emperor’s legend for this type of reverse is usually DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG). There is never a ‘V’ in Constans’ name part of the legend but as one of the other main legends often used (with a break between letters on left and right) was DN CONSTAN-S PF AVG - I can see how this coin may be taken to be that emperor.
The Reverse is a [FEL TEMP] REPARATIO type of Emperor on galley with helmsman although I am not sure whether it is a VICTORY or a PHOENIX being held due to the cleaning – it will be one or the other. It could be a number of any mints as the Exergue line is not clear but many of this type were made in Siscia up to AD355.
So a Sears(88) 4001 or 4002 referenced and relatively common type of Constantius II coin.

 

[Fitzwilk]

Crusader, I'm looking at the photos and size of the coin more closely and I believe you are correct with your identification. Thanks for the correction.

 

[CRUSADER]

Crusader, I'm looking at the photos and size of the coin more closely and I believe you are correct with your identification. Thanks for the correction.

Cru'dad is correct, although I think if I had seen the post I would have got there.

 

[Mackaydon]

Cru,
I'm nearly convinced that your dad must be the Curator of the Coin Section of the British Museum.
I stand (and bow) in awe at his ability to ID. You and your dad are great assets to this Forum.
Don....

 

[CRUSADER]

Cru,
I'm nearly convinced that your dad must be the Curator of the Coin Section of the British Museum.
I stand (and bow) in awe at his ability to ID. You and your dad are great assets to this Forum.
Don....

Maybe the Roman section.

 

[coinhound1983]

Now how the heck would I clean/restore coins like this

 

[CRUSADER]

Now how the heck would I clean/restore coins like this

None of those are what I would consider encrusted, which would require electroloysis, so if the dirt doesn't come off with warm soapy water or spit then thats as good as you can hope for.