About this ancient... Is this a Roman coin minted in Egypt?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by monetarium, Sep 9, 2015.

  1. monetarium

    monetarium Member

    I know the details are crummy, but what are your thoughts about this one?



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  3. medoraman

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    Yes, it looks like a tetradrachm minted in Alexandria. It should be around 18-20mm but thicker than average for a Roman coin.
     
    medoraman, Sep 9, 2015
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  4. monetarium

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    It is definitely thicker than the average Roman coin, size about the same of a quarter... The head on the reverse looks like Zeus?
     
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  5. medoraman

    medoraman Well-Known Member

    Its Serapis, a kind of made up God combining many cultures ideals.

    Btw, I was wrong earlier, it should be more like 22-24mm.
     
    medoraman, Sep 9, 2015
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  6. monetarium

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    Thanks much, medoraman!

    I guess the tricky part now is trying to identify who's the emperor on the reverse :D
     
    monetarium, Sep 9, 2015
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  7. monetarium

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    Which actually looks like Septimius Severus to me...
     
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