Thread: Provincal Roman ????

I received this coin a few years ago. I have yet to properly ID this one yet.
To me this rock looks like it may be a provincal of commodius or perhaps lucius verus. The reverse seems like Mars advancing right??? Any help would be most welcome.

Looks more Greek to me. Head of Zeus.

I don't have any time at the moment but this link should point you in the right direction.

Regards,

-Kurt

http://www.acsearch.info/search.html...rt=&c=&a=&l=#6

Yessssss, the style matches. Pirate freebooters who worship Mars from 250 BC. Who could ask for more. I got a match on the obverse with the huge "Roman nose." Now I have a good place to start. Thanks Kurt.

​Got it Kurt !!!! SGCV 1144 / BMC 110. Reverse - Mameptinon warrior advancing right. "The Children of Mars" Messana mint in Sicily. Obverse - Head of Zeus. Circa 232 -210 BC. You were right Greek Sicily.
Just took a new photo.

Sorry for the double post. I do not know how to remove it.

Ripley,

You are very welcome. Glad you found a match. I really like the rugged portrait of Zeus.

-Kurt

Good call Kurt. I was going to comment yesterday it looks more Greek, especially the obverse, but then that would have been just a blind opinion and no further help to the OP. THanks for helping.

Originally Posted by Biancasdad

Ripley,

You are very welcome. Glad you found a match. I really like the rugged portrait of Zeus.

-Kurt

Yes Kurt the obverse is good, too bad the reverse is poor.