A Dupondius similar to the reverse on your As but not near as rare (although it was once owned by John Q. Adams): [ATTACH] VESPASIAN Æ Dupondius...
[ATTACH] ELAGABALUS AR Denarius OBVERSE: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG - Laureate, draped bust right REVERSE: P M TR P IIII COS III P P - Sol standing...
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That black spot looks to be mineral deposit. It can be cleaned with some difficuty, but you probably will not like what is left underneath....
I won't outright condemn the coin just from your image, but the looks are way off. Out of curiosity, what is the weight and size?
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I wish I had one to discuss. All the bronze pieces I have are provincial.
[ATTACH] VOLUSIAN AE30 OBVERSE: AVTOK K G AFIN GAL OVEND OVOLOCCIANOC CEB, radiate and draped bust right REVERSE:...
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I don't see it, but you could be right. I'll get the coin out and see what I can in hand.
Nice @monetarium
Frank Robinson has a couple of "Owls" in his current auction at one third the price.
[ATTACH] THRACE, PANTIKAPAION AE18 OBVERSE: Head of Pan left REVERSE: Bow and arrow Struck at Pantikapaion...
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That's one sickly bull
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