2 Unidentified Roman (?) Coins

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  1. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    I paid $15 for the pair, which was probably too much, but the mystery got to me. I have yet to see examples like these, and I don't know where to start. Your help is appreciated.

    18mm and 2.4g

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    18.5mm and 2.5g

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  3. arnoldoe

    arnoldoe Well-Known Member

    1st is from Pergamum with a bust of " the Roman senate" and Roma on the reverse
     
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  5. ancientone

    ancientone Well-Known Member

    2nd is from Saitta, Lydia.

    Heracles / Isis. Time of Caracalla to Gallienus. Head of young Herakles right, club behind neck / CAITTHNΩN, Isis, in long chiton, standing to front, head left, holding in raised right hand sistrum and in situla in lowered left hand. BMC 14.
     
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