Any ideas what this tiny silver coin with a peacock and jug is?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Harry G, Apr 20, 2021.

  1. Harry G

    Harry G Well-Known Member

    Hi all! Does anybody know what this coin is? It is about 13-14mm in diameter, and weighs 1.59g. It appears to have a jug on the left, and a peacock facing right on the right. I assume it's a quinarius but don't know any more than that.

    Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks!

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  3. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    It's bronze and therefore not a quinarius. It's a bit lightweight for a quadrans, too. I suspect some sort of Greek bronze denomination.
     
  4. Limes

    Limes Well-Known Member

    Could also be a quinarius of Marc Antony. The bird(raven)/capis reverse (I think I see the bottom of the lituus) is similar in design as this quinarius: https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=1295377
    weight and size seem to match, too.

    @Harry G, do you see any sign of lettering on the side with the raven/capis?
     
  5. Harry G

    Harry G Well-Known Member

    Woah, thanks! I don't see any lettering, but the 'detail' on the obverse (not that there is much) matches up to the coin you've linked
     
  6. jdmKY

    jdmKY Well-Known Member

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