Ancients => It kinda looks like a Rhodes, but it ain't => AE Dirham anyone?

I also have a Sassanian example that I can add to the ol'coin-show ...




=> please keep your relative coin examples coming, gang!!

 

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Does this fit?




Nezak Huns, Anonymous Napki Malik coinage
AR Drachm
Sixth Century AD
Obv: Bust right wearing headdress surmounted by bull's skull
Rev: Crude fire-altar with attendants
Ref: Göbl Hunnen Em 198.12. 2.45g, 25mm,

 

Well TIF, even if it doesn't, it sure looks pretty where it is!! (thanks for posting)

 

That's some expression he's got there, and quite a nose too!

 

I would look displeased too if I had a bull on my head.

 

What? No! He's just upset that mommy didn't give him a pinata too!

 

As no one has thrown in another Zangid i'll show one from the close relatives:
The Zangids of Sinjar. About the same period as the topicstarter coin.
Can give you full attribution, but that's a bit boring.



If you look closely at the reverse of this coin you'll also see the Zangid family logo at the bottom; it's two captital C characters back to back. Very much like the Chanel logo.
There are also Zangid coins which have this trademark large in the centre.

 

THCoins => that's a sweet additon to the thread (thanks, brother)

Oh, and awesome reddy-brick-brown coin!! (I love it!!)