I have no ides what this ancient coin is

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by jazzcoins, Oct 17, 2008.

  1. jazzcoins

    jazzcoins New Member

    I received this coin from my uncle a while back. I do not collect these type ,:confused: but I'm curious to see what this coin is. I would appreciate any feed back on this coin.:confused:

    Thank you Jazzcoins Joe:whistle::whistle:
     

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  3. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

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    I do collect them but I thing its a Drachma
     
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  4. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Severus Alexander
    AR denarius, Rome 222 AD
    IMP CM AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG
    laureate, draped bust r.
    LIBERTAS AVG
    Libertas standing l., holding pileus and cornucopia
    RIC 156
     
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  5. jazzcoins

    jazzcoins New Member

    Thanks for the help.:thumb: are these common or rare?

    Jazzcoins Joe:whistle::whistle:
     
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  6. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Fairly common. Probably worth about $30, plus or minus ten.
     
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  7. stainless

    stainless ANTONINIVS

    nice coin Jazz. Alexander is one of the most common emperors you can find. The fact that it is still ancient silver makes it a nice mid-end though. It looks to be in nice condition too.


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