My Oldest Roman Coin Ever! Quinctius 112/1 BC + a Marc Anthony!

[CRUSADER]

Wow, what an amazing short outing that was. We were only out for 2.5 hours & I had all 4 of the Roman silvers. That might be a record in itself.
We gridded on from where we left off & the signals were everywhere. I was happy enough with the Marc Anthony, but when the odd looking Republic popped out, I knew I had a new record. This coin of Quinctius beats my oldest by 54 years. It must have been in circulation for over 150 years before it was lost on this early Roman Site! I'm just glad it wasn't too smooth to ID.

23 Roman Bronze Coins
17th C Button & Hunts Button (Boar head)
Spec Buckle
Medieval Leather Mount
1 silver plated coin of Postumus, 1 dedased one of Gallienus.
Denarius of Marc Anthony - Leg IV circa 31BC
Denarius of Quinctius 112/1 BC - Bust of Hercules/ Two horses left, naked rider on the nearest horse, rat below. Not sure what the rat story is!?
Ti Quinctius AR Denarius. 112/1 BC. Bust of Hercules left, wearing lion's skin headdress, club over shoulder / two horses left, rider on the nearer horse; TI Q and rat below, DOS.S in incuse on tablet in ex. Cr297/1, Syd 563. * Sear RCV 174 * WildWin

 

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[CRUSADER]

Just had time to see how many of Quinctius are recorded on the PAS. Only 2, with only 1 having a picture of my type, in slightly better condition;
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/365006
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/437387

So when I record mine it will be the 3rd coin of this ruler on the PAS.

 

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[Inspector]

Totally AWESOME & unreal, congratulations & Banner vote for sure

 

[Gridwalker306]

Just had time to see how many of Quinctius are recorded on the PAS. Only 2, with only 1 having a picture of my type, in slightly better condition;
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/365006
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/437387

So when I record mine it will be the 3rd coin of this ruler on the PAS.

Ok...it’s banner time.

 

[xcopperstax]

Amazing and here I am just trying to break into the 19th century and floored when I get 18th century! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Blak bart]

I'm in for banner...that's an incredible find. Hope you can knock a few more off your list next...congrats crusader !!

 

[CRUSADER]

I'm in for banner...that's an incredible find. Hope you can knock a few more off your list next...congrats crusader !!

Yeap, still looking for a Cob.

 

[Westfront]

Yeap, still looking for a Cob.

Someday. I know there must be a cob out in the field.

 

[vince76]

No banner!!!!! I don't think there will be a second coin like this on TNet.

 

[housemom6]

Crusader you've always been my hero on here...I cannot wrap my head around how old these are! Its crazy

 

[HCW]

I guess finding those medieval coins is getting kind of boring.
Congratulations!
We can only dream.

 

[pepperj]

Missed this one
Late congrats Cru on the new oldest, must be a great feeling to knock it up a notch on the finds ladder.
I got an Anthony once and thought it was a dream coin, still remember digging it up from under a thick layer of dry powder fluff (clay) in the field. Strangely it was the only good target out there it seemed.

 

[CRUSADER]

I guess finding those medieval coins is getting kind of boring.
Congratulations!
We can only dream.

Nope medieval coins will never get boring to me.

 

[Wildcat1750]

Missed this post first time around somehow...glad it resurfaced. Congratulations!

 

[Coinstar magnet]

Simply amazing. Gobsmacked!

 

[Silver Tree Chaser]

Silver, Roman, dates to B.C. - that's banner enough for me. Vote submitted. Now go get Roman gold!

 

[Fluffycat]

This is so amazing! Congrats!! 🥳

 

[lairmo]

That's great CRU!!! Haven't been on in a while..CHEERS!!!!

 

[CRUSADER]

That's great CRU!!! Haven't been on in a while..CHEERS!!!!

Cheers welcome back. It's an old post but a great memory.