What ruler had a (three-legged) Modius on the reverse?

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  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    I have this Ae20mm., 4.79gm., bronze coin that has a bust on the obverse and a (three-legged) Modius (I believe) on the reverse.
    Claudius had this 'set-up' on his 'Quadrans' but this is a larger coin.
    Can anyone help me by pointing me in the direction of a ruler who had a (Follis) that fits this description? Thank-you.
    (The bust looks reminiscent of Aurelius - but what do I know?)

    Magical Snap - 2018.01.18 16.26 - 050.jpg
    Magical Snap - 2018.01.18 16.26 - 050a.jpg

    or is it a galley, perhaps?
    Would that make it Greek?

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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Looks like a ship's prow to me.
     
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  4. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    yup..this is a modius..much worn, but still able to discern what it is... Hadrian denarious 1954 little gingerbreadman book 003.JPG
     

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  5. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Looks like Aurelius to me too, and therefore possibly also Commodus. You could try searching Coela, which issued bronzes in this size with the ship’s prow reverse.
     
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  6. Aleph

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  7. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    @Aleph Welcome, and thank-you.
     
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