FUN Show Coin #2 (need help id'ing)

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

  1. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    Ok so I decided to follow up my shiny Thasos silver with this worn and somewhat pitted bronze because I have no idea what ruler and what reverse it is, so I'm asking for help. I got it mainly because the portrait is still decent (its a bit better in hand). At first I thought it was Augustus but after searching Wildwinds I didn't find anything so I looked at Tiberius and Caligula. Still no luck. The bust looks most like Tiberius to me so I still think it might be him. Any assistance would be most appreciated.

    (sorry for the brightness, camera batteries died so these are from my phone)

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  3. Parthicus

    Parthicus Well-Known Member

    My vote would be Tiberius, based on the nose, but I'm not a specialist in Julio-Claudians, so take my opinion for what it's worth.
     
  4. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    I assume it is As size and weight?

    Is that a male figure on the reverse standing left with spear across body and shield at feet?

    Look for the reverse in Eric II for Tiberius if you have a copy, I am in bed with my dog lying on my lap at the moment.

    :)
     
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  5. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    At its widest point it is about the width of a quarter. And I'm not sure about the reverse. Your description looks right minus the shield, plus it looks like it is holding something in its outstreched hand. Unfortunately I don't have Eric II so I can't check.
     
  6. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    I think it might be a provincial, my guess is its from a Greek mint.
     
  7. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    i didn't have any luck with a quick search VK.
     
  8. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    Eric has nothing like it for tiberius or Augustus. Have not found it on acsearch either.
     
  9. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    Nothing in Roman coins and their values.
     
  10. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    Thanks for looking guys. Hopefully we'll be able to find out what it is.
     
  11. ancientone

    ancientone Well-Known Member

    Could be Augustus with Athena on reverse.
     
  12. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    Cool mystery coin...
     
  13. HAB Peace 28 2.0

    HAB Peace 28 2.0 The spiders are as big as the door

    It looks like Augustus.
     
  14. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    Its going to drive me mad over time if we don't figure out what it is lol
     
  15. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

  16. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    I've got it marked to look at later but am tied up with work right now. I did give it a quick look last night and got nowhere. Portrait-wise, it could be Augustus or Tiberius. The reverse looks like Pax but I guess it could be someone else.

    I look forward to searching for a possible match tonight!
     
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  17. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    Really appreciate it TIF thank you!
     
  18. hoth2

    hoth2 Well-Known Member

    Whatever's going on on that reverse it's pretty sexy.
     
  19. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    Not sure if I see it but ok lol.
     
  20. hoth2

    hoth2 Well-Known Member

    There's something come hither about that hand on that hip that makes me wish I was a little bronze man being come-hithered to.
     
  21. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    So, no clue for sure, then?
     
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