Does anyone have a clue about this little snakey provincial?

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  1. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    I can't make out enough of the lettering to point me to the right town...

    little snake 6.jpg
     
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  3. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Fabulous snake.. Serpent. I'll try to check about the Roman Emperor on obverse.
     
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  4. John Anthony

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    I don't have any clue as to the bust either. Looks a bit like Augustus?, but the coin has the fabric of a later issue, maybe? I'm not often stumped, but this little bugger is testing my patience. It looks generally Thracian.
     
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  7. 7Calbrey

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    Marcus Aurelius.
     
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  8. John Anthony

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    Definitely a possibility. I'll crack open Varbanov later tonight and see if I find any die matches.
     
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  9. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Just wanted to say that the design and patina of that serpent is awesome!
     
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