are these what i think they are?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by chrsmat71, Jan 9, 2017.

  1. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    here are a couple of junkers i picked up for cheap just to ID, am i correct?


    this one i thought was going to be a sicily apollo/eagle...

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    sorry for the pic, this coin didn't inspire much effort. the size and weight are in the ball bark, about 23 mm and 8 ish g. but the style seems odd...and the eagle small.
    here's a nice one i own i just posted in another thread...

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    imitative?


    this coin i'm pretty sure i've figured out...

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    Marcus Aurelius. Sestertius. 145 AD.

    O AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F, bare head right R: TR POT COS II S-C, Minerva standing right, holding spear and resting hand on shield. RIC 1248 (Ant. Pius); Cohen 596; Sear 4811. Rome mint. 32 mm, 21.7 g.

    here's the wildwinds version...

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  3. Smojo

    Smojo dreamliner

    I think ya did well.
    Much better than I would have I'm sure.
    The Marcus Aurelius I "may" have gotten. The other no way.
     
  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I have to agree with @Smojo
     
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