i have a coin i would like identifying please

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by jacks1987, Jan 25, 2010.

  1. jacks1987

    jacks1987 New Member

    hi i have a coin i would appreciate if someone could identify it for me

    It says SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI on the back. i can only make out a few letterings on the front IMP CAES the rest is unlcear

    Thanks
     

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    jacks1987, Jan 25, 2010
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  3. JeromeLS

    JeromeLS Coin Fanatic

    In my opinion that's a cast copy of a sestertius of the Roman emperor Antonius Pius, but it's not completely clear.
     
    JeromeLS, Jan 25, 2010
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  4. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    I was thinking Hadrian, but I agree, looks like a copy
     
    randygeki, Jan 25, 2010
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  5. jacks1987

    jacks1987 New Member

    thanks for the help
     
    jacks1987, Jan 26, 2010
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  6. JeromeLS

    JeromeLS Coin Fanatic

    On second thoughts, I agree - Antonius Pius faces the other way.
     
    JeromeLS, Jan 26, 2010
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