Coin ID help, if possible

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  1. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    It is 19mm heavy, supposedly macedonian coin.
    I was not able to find similar in online search
    Thanks

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  3. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    It says ΘΕΣΣΑ along the right side of the reverse. Probably from Thessaly.
     
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  4. ancientone

    ancientone Well-Known Member

    Not Thessaly but Thessalonica like this from Wildwinds.

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    Thessalonica, Macedonia, AE23. After 168 BC. Laureate, draped bust of Hermes right, caduceus at shoulder / ΘEΣΣAΛO-NIKHΣ to left and right of Pan, naked, standing left, right hand raised to his head, goat-skin hanging from left arm. ΠYAE monogram to left. BMC 4.
     
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  5. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    Thanks!

    That is officially the oldest coin I own.
    I wish it had its original patina, but still.... I like it.
     
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  6. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Nice job!
     
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