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Pillar of the Community
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I've been studying the Judean coins. It's particularly fun because of the biblical history. Great pick from that bargain bin! Next (not my coin): 
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Now this one does look like Augustus.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Pillar of the Community
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2480 Posts |
JC it is. And yippeeee, next we get to see another of Martin's fabulous coins. From CNG and it's for sale. For the money you could buy a modest used car or this coin, your choice.  Quote: Julius Caesar. 42 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.97 g, 5h). Rome mint. Wreathed head of Caesar right; laurel branch to left, winged caduceus to right / Bull charging right; L • LIVINEIVS above, REGVLVS below. Crawford 494/24; CRI 115; Sydenham 1106; Kestner 3729-30; BMCRR Rome 4274-6; RSC 27. Good VF, toned, minor porosity.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2100 Posts |
Try this one. Bonus credit given for identifying the mint. 
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Pillar of the Community
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Gave it a shot. My next guess would be Gallienus.
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Pillar of the Community
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2480 Posts |
I saw this one on your Forvm pics so I will refrain from answering 
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2100 Posts |
What if I say Tripolis and Tetrarchy?
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DiocletianObv:â€" IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right Rev:â€" IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG, Victory walking right, holding palm, presenting wreath to emperor who is standing left holding globe and sceptre Minted in Tripolis (TR // XXI Dot). A.D. 284 Reference:â€" RIC V Pt. 2 329 
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Nice coin, sure doesn't look like him though. I'll put something up shortly.
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