Can someone i.d this

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Wendy21, Nov 19, 2017.

  1. Wendy21

    Wendy21 New Member

    Vespasian front not sure of reverse
     

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  3. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    Images are poor, Even from these the style looks wrong. The reverse looks to be a PACI type of Claudius.
     
  4. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    First, welcome to the neighborhood, @Wendy21 !

    I really don't know anything about "ancients", so I'll just take a spicy chicken sandwich with a large Frostie, and I'll be on my way.

    Chris
     
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  5. Brian Bucklan

    Brian Bucklan Well-Known Member

    Welcome Wendy21,

    We'd be glad to help but you need to post clear pictures of the coin and let us know
    what the diameter of the coin is (preferably in mm, not inches). Understand that there are many similar obverse portraits and reverse designs, along with unfortunately a lot of fakes, and we want to give you an accurate identification.
     
  6. Wendy21

    Wendy21 New Member

     

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  7. IdesOfMarch01

    IdesOfMarch01 Well-Known Member

    FYI, "clear" means pictures that are in focus (not blurred) -- not just a picture that shows the complete coin.

    Also, it's most important to post clear pictures of the obverse (the side with the bust/portrait of the emperor) since the reverse (the side that you posted recently) many times can be attributed to multiple emperors and thus is less helpful in identifying the coin.

    Hope this helps.
     
  8. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Roman Silver Coins by Seaby lists the type for Vespasian noting most are fourree and probably ancient forgeries but there are genuine Eastern mint PACI coins with Victory instead of Nemesis. Fuzzy photos make it hard to be certain but my guess is a plated coin with core showing on the lower left obverse edge. Being plated would lower the market value but not eliminate the interest in the coin among specialists. I wish there were a way we could get across the importance of learning to take decent photos of BOTH sides when asking help. Few phones (and fewer cameras) of the last few years can not take a sharp close up photo if the user takes the trouble to read the instructions. Try again.
     
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