Identification help please

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  1. USCoinCollector42

    USCoinCollector42 Well-Known Member

    I got this copper coin as a present from friends along with other ancient coins, but I haven't been able to identify it. I know it's Greek but I know almost nothing else about it. The coin has a head on the obverse, but nothing on the reverse. If anyone could help with IDing it, that would be appreciated. It has a diameter of 19 mm.

    Obverse:
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    Reverse:
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    USCoinCollector42, Jul 16, 2017
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  3. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Well... based on the "turretted headdress", the partially identifiable side is Tyche and she appears on ancient Greek coins and on Roman Provincial coins. I can't make out anything on the other side. Sorry :(. The head of Tyche appears on a vast number of small bronze coins.
     
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  4. USCoinCollector42

    USCoinCollector42 Well-Known Member

    I searched for coins with Tyche on them and found some that look a lot like mine. Thanks for the advice :)

    Edit: I believe I have found an identical coin that has a reverse (not visible on my coin).

    http://akropoliscoins.com/AradosTyche.jpg
     
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  5. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Sorry. I don't see a (galley) prow anywhere on your 'reverse'.
    See TIF's comment:-
     
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  6. USCoinCollector42

    USCoinCollector42 Well-Known Member

    My guess is that it is too worn to see. The coin I have is fairly worn.
     
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