I would like to ask the Roman coin experts here for some guidance on these two small, bronze Roman coins. I bought them both almost two years ago for a small sum, and they were both in the same packet marked "Constantine II 337-340".
I believe that this is accurate for one of the coins, but that the other one may have been added to the packet later. The gentleman who sold the coins to me is not an expert in Roman coins. He told me that a friend had identified them.
Since I've had them, I've tried to identify them independently using Numista, Wildwinds, and books. I'm no expert, though, and I'd really appreciate it if someone who is one could look over my work and correct me if I am wrong.
Coin 1:
Diameter: min 15.7 mm, max 18.0 mm
Weight: 2.59 g
I think I can make out the following partial inscriptions under high magnification.
Obverse: CONSTANT....NNOB
Reverse: [nothing legible in motto] - AQ?
I believe this to be a Follis of Constantinus II of the Aquileia mint, RIC VII 119.
I don't believe this coin is in Numista yet.
Coin 2:
Diameter: min 15.7 mm, max 16.9 mm
Weight: 1.52 g
Obverse: ...... NUSMA...
Reverse: ...AEXERCITUS - CONSM
I am not sure about this, but I think it may be a Follis of Constantinius I of the Constantinople mint, RIC VII 137.
I don't think this coin is in Numista either.
Unfortunately I'm lacking in experience in identifying Roman coins. We don't see many of them in South Africa and I only own 5 of them. Before I submit updates to Numista, I'd greatly appreciate your thoughts.
Andrew