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.htm...n=1&de=1&fr=1&it=1&es=1&ol=1&sort=&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.:yes:
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.
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.
