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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rexesq, post: 1136696, member: 5739&quot;]Well that size and weight sounds correct for a Drachm, I am pretty sure that you have a fairly unique Drachm from one of the Roman Provincial Mints..... I just wish I knew which mint. Like I said before, it would be worth starting a new thread about, just make sure to have the pics attached and the weight and such.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, a Denarius is a completely different denomination than this particular coin, the one we are talking about is a Drachm. Both are often similar size and weight however, but the Denarius would have Latin writing, as opposed to Greek titles, such as on your coin. During this period of time the Provincial mints of the Empire tended to most often use Greek denominations when striking their silver coins for the Roman Empire. </p><p><br /></p><p>So what you have is a <b>Silver <u>Drachm</u> of Marcus Aurelius</b>, which in many cases can be even more rare and valuable than a Denarius of the same emperor from the Rome mint. </p><p>I think it is a beautiful coin, and like it alot. I just wish we knew where it was struck.... I know that some people on cointalk know, but I don&#039;t know if they will see these posts, one can only hope....</p><p><br /></p><p><b>dougsmit</b>: the first two coins in your last post are beautiful, I really like the handshake of Nerva, and just love the Trajan with Sol reverse. I almost bought a Hadrian Tetradrachm that had the bust of Sol on the reverse.... it was really nice, but someone bought it before I could.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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