Just acquired this rather strange coin , any help with identifying this would be helpful thanks in advance. coin is 27mm and 3.7g
it's a brockage of Caracalla https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=Brockage I have quite a few...here's a couple--
Thanks I just couldn’t seem to match the obverse with any coin as such either ? Could it be a Paduan ?
No, it is genuine. It is a Dupondius. Here are a few-- edit-- I just noticed the weight though. Is that correct? that is incredibly/ impossibly light for a 27mm coin unless it is wafer thin, which I can see it is not...it should weigh 12-15g
Hmm. I did notice the lettering looked more "modern", like one would see on an 18th or 19th century coin. Still old. And interesting. But a bit baffling.
That thin and relatively recent hints to me that it may not be a brockage in the usually sense. It may have been intentionally struck that way to get the high relief obverse on such a thin planchet. Possibly made for jewelry of some sort.
"This rare Roman Dupondius coin is steeped in mystery. With its unknown country of manufacture and possible Paduan origin, it's a fascinating piece for collectors of ancient Roman coins. The brass metal and historical period of Roman Imperial (96 - 235 AD) add to its intrigue, while the provenance remains a mystery. This is a must-have for any coin collector looking to add a unique and mysterious piece to their collection."
