Unknown coin?

Hi Guys and girls! A friend has a coin he would like me to I'd. Unfortunately I have no idea who this is on the coin or if it is an Imperial or Provincial issue.
All help is welcome. Thanks!

 

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Looks like sacrificial implements reverse, COS III. That's not enough for me to make a positive ID, but it's a clue.

 

It looks like Diadumenian to me.

 

That's a coin that usually marks the ruler donning the toga virilis at a young age. More than likely that's a Imperial issue.

 

Excellent responses! Can you guys give me an exact RIC citation.

 

Just give it some time and maybe we might. There isn't much to go on right now.

 

I can without a doubt say that the coin is not Caracalla or Gordian III. Hopefully that can help.

 

If the reverse does in fact read COS III, it can't be Diadumenian. He served only one year as Caesar under his father Macrinus, AD 217-218, and less than a year as Augustus, AD 218, before they were both killed by Caracalla. Diadumenian never achieved even one consulship, never mind three.

 

You are right JA! Could it be Geta?

 

Ummm, here is an example of a Diadumenian (not sure if that helps ya, or not?)



... the portraits do look kinda similar/possible?

Cheers

 

I am wondering if it could be Marcus Aurelius.