My son's friend found this metal detecting in Central Europe. I have absolutely no idea if this was originally a coin, and, if so, is the coin...
This is my second coin of Q. CAECILIUS METELLUS PIUS, but it differs from the first. The reverse displays an elephant, so it adds to my parade of...
AND once again, I agree with @TIF
Corrosion.
My thoughts as well.
@Kentucky: I can't tell anything from the images alone. [ATTACH]
Glad to hear it.
You're welcome
[ATTACH] M. CAECILIUS Q.f. Q.n. METELLUS AR DENARIUS OBVERSE: Helmeted head of Roma right, ROMA behind, star below chin REVERSE:...
LOL!:D
[ATTACH] ANONYMOUS ROMAN REPUBLIC Æ Uncia Obv.: Helmeted head of Roma left, pellet behind Rev.: Galley prow right, ROMA above, pellet below Rome...
I like the story that goes along with the coin's reverse: [ATTACH]
I believe this to be my smallest coin coming in at 6mm: [ATTACH] MYLASA, CARIA AR Tetartemorion OBVERSE: Lion's head left with reversed foreleg...
I don't usually collect these. Your's is fantastic and one I could easily fall for. Here is one of my only coins that can be called medieval:...
I bought my example (somewhat different from yours) probably 30 years ago for little compared to today's prices: [ATTACH]
Those are lovely coins and now I'm considering making these are part of my legionary collection.
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To be honest, at this point I have only been trying to find at least one of each legion or major variation such as Leg XVII and XVII Classicae....
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