May I ask for identification assistance?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by AuldFartte, Feb 9, 2021.

  1. AuldFartte

    AuldFartte Well-Known Member

    I have had this coin for years. It came from my late father-in-law's accumulation of collections. I can find no information online. Here it is:

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    I apologize for the double posting of the first photo.
     
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  3. svessien

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  4. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    Agreed. Clearly Rhodes, with face of Colossus and rose on the reverse, (Rhodes sounds nearly identical to rose in ancient Greek). You would need to weigh it to get exact denomination.
     
  5. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    It is a Clad 1995 Roosevelt Dime.. Denver Mint Mark ;)
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    Oh you meant the Ancient coin.. oops :shy:
     
  6. AuldFartte

    AuldFartte Well-Known Member

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  7. AuldFartte

    AuldFartte Well-Known Member

    @paddyman98 you're a riot!
     
  8. kevin McGonigal

    kevin McGonigal Well-Known Member

    That looks pretty small for a hemi drachma. Maybe a diobol.
     
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  9. AuldFartte

    AuldFartte Well-Known Member

    Ah. I'll check those, too. Thanks!
     
  10. Agricantus

    Agricantus Allium aflatunense

    The reverse says ΜΝΗΜΩΝ => Menmon. It is thus from 170-150BC

    btw, that is a huge dime
     
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  11. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Here is an artist's impression of the Colossus of Rhodes. While mentioned by various authors, it was eventually toppled in an earthquake...

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  12. Gavin Richardson

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  13. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    If you knew the size and weight, you could determine the correct denomination.
     
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  14. AuldFartte

    AuldFartte Well-Known Member

    :hilarious:
     
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