Non common Alexandria coin identify

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Harshad, Feb 4, 2018.

  1. Harshad

    Harshad Member

    First of all thanks for the help with my junk coins in the past.
    I have one more item to to trash out.
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    I dont think there is alot info to identify the coin, but would like to know the name of this unit. Half tetradrachm?

    Roman egypt, i guess.. 17mm fat 5.6gr.
     
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  3. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    The weight could imply a follis. The coin is Roman provincial kinda LRB.
     
  4. roman99

    roman99 Well-Known Member

    LRBs can't really be provincials, Diocletian standardized roman currency during his reign. The coin doesn't look like a LRB either, from the portrait.
     
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  5. Harshad

    Harshad Member

    Mine other coins from that land are much larger. Based on similar measurments its can be
    Tetradrachm of Alexandria. 17mm, 7.24 gr.
    Someone standing has cornucopia in a left .
    Looking for suggestions
     
  6. Harshad

    Harshad Member

    1)Tyche standing, holding rudder & cornucopia.
    2)Dikaiosyne standing left, holding scales and cornucopia
    ?
     
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