Does this coin type look familiar to you? I'm lost lol

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Xodus, Nov 4, 2021.

  1. Xodus

    Xodus Well-Known Member

    This type of coin is not one I am familiar with. It looks Roman, due to the radiate crown, but the lettering and the reverse is something I've not seen before. It almost looks like the old Indian coins I come across. 17-18mm.

    If anyone can help a sort-of n00b with where to start on IDing this, that would be great. Thanks!


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  3. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    doesn't ring a bell here...maybe a Celt or some other group coinage copying Romes?...idk..
     
  4. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    A shot in the dark, but perhaps Volusian? The kid has that sort of head.
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  5. Parthicus

    Parthicus Well-Known Member

    Looks like a "barbarous radiate" (search that term for more info). Interesting, I have no idea what that thing on the reverse is even supposed to be.
     
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  6. Victor_Clark

    Victor_Clark all my best friends are dead Romans Dealer

    Yes, it's a "barbarous" radiate. The reverse isn't properly oriented, but it's a standing figure, like PAX
     
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  7. dltsrq

    dltsrq Grumpy Old Man

    [Edit] I could make an argument for Hilaritas (palm and cornucopiae) but I'm not sure if it's an exaggerated palm or a "legend". It could well be that the person who engraved the die wasn't so sure himself.
     

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  8. Xodus

    Xodus Well-Known Member

    It looks like a drunk guy tried to draw his wife or something lol. Thanks for all the input. I'll label it accordingly, thanks!
     
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