A bust and . . . . Mars? Can someone help, please?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Topcat7, Aug 22, 2015.

  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    With the beginnings of the legend on both the Obv. and the Rev. sides 'missing', coupled with my limited knowledge (but I am learning) I haven't been able to identify (attribute) this coin.
    Would someone help me, please?
    It appears to be Billon, 16 mm, and weighs 1.9 gm.
    (I have tried Lucius Verus, Domitianus, Septimus Severus, Postumus (et al). Magical Snap - 2015.08.23 11.43 - 024.jpg Magical Snap - 2015.08.23 11.44 - 025.jpg
     
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Septimius Severus
    L SEPT SEV PE-RT AVG IMP VII, laureate head right / P M TR P IIII COS II P P, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe in right hand, cornucopiae in left. RSC 423.
     
  4. Magnus Maximus

    Magnus Maximus Dulce et Decorum est....

    Mat got it.
    It's a nice example, TC.
    A little light weight and off center but certainly a nice Septimius Severus Denarius. ;)
    It's around 41-%45 Silver so I don't know if you could call it Billon.
     
  5. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Thanks, Mat. I appreciate that.

    M.M. - That is more silver than I thought. Maybe I should collect those? (Lol)
     
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