ID of Silver Denarius

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by 7Calbrey, Dec 3, 2017.

  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    I'm hesitating between Clodius Albinos and Septimius Severus on obverse of this Roman denarius. After a 3-hour- search, I couldn't come to a final decisive end. There's victory holding wreath and palm branch on reverse. That looks easy, but I can't find an attribution. The coin weighs 2.84 g. Thank you. ClSept O 001.jpg ClSepti R 001.jpg ClSepti R 001.jpg
     
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  3. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I'm not giving this ID away when I show mine but it might help.
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    This page will give it away and the fact that neither this one or mine is very high grade might tell you something. Martin, do you have a bold one? See 347
    http://bpmurphy.ancients.info/severan/ssalex3.htm
     
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  4. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    These are mine.

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    They go the other direction too

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  5. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    My last two are of course different attributions to one another.
     
  6. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Finally, I got two attributions. The first is RIC 38 A. It was struck in Rome ( Reka Devnia Hoard- page 103). The second attribution is RIC IV- Alexandria-350 B. Just heading right or left for Victory, could make a great deal for a coin. Funny indeed.
    Brother Martin and Master Doug, Thank you very much for your precious and sincere cooperation.
     
  7. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    So which attribution do you think is correct? Rome or Alexandria?
     
  8. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    OK.. Give me some time please, since I'm known to be slow-motion.
     
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  9. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    I tend likely to Alexandria Mint, due to legend on obverse. Thanks again for your kind concern.
     
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