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Message:: [QUOTE="Orielensis, post: 3149099, member: 96898"]Dear All, I've been trying to attribute this little Greek or Roman provincial bronze coin (18 mm diameter, weight 4.31 g) for a couple of weeks now, and I think I have reached a dead end. Wildwinds, acsearch, and thumbing through Sear didn't yield any results, and the generally very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful folks over at the German Numismatikforum didn't recognize the coin either. Thus, I thought I might ask here at CT whether anyone might have an idea: [ATTACH=full]806378[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]806379[/ATTACH] Here's what I can recognize on the coin: Obverse: veiled female portrait right, wearing wreath or diadem; characteristic bun below the veil at ca. 10 o'clock; mouth and part of the nose overstruck by countermark (bird?) at ca. 3–4 o'clock. Greek legend left – I think I can make out "Ι ... Λ ... ΔΙΡΩ...", but this is more a guess. Reverse: standing and slightly humped bull or similar beast right (the animal's horns are much clearer in hand), line below. I can't make out any legends or other features, yet, they might simply be worn off. I'd be truly grateful for any hints or even rough ideas. Bibliographic suggestions on where to look for further information would be very welcome and useful, too, since I fortunately have access to a well-stocked numismatic library. All best and thanks for your time,Orielensis[/QUOTE]