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liamlikessilver New Member United States 27 Posts	Posted 04/05/2014 4:44 pm The coin looks to roman, however, it is covered in a green color. There is a head visible on the coin. Also, the coin isn't all that round. I will upload a picture of it to this post. My local coin shop suggested that I take it to someone who specializes in older coins to see what it is. Report this Post to the Staff

jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 04/05/2014 4:47 pm Looks like faustina or faustina II Report this Post to the Staff
WillyB Valued Member United States 87 Posts	Posted 04/05/2014 4:52 pm Looks like a roman bronze of Faustina, bronze coins like this develop a layer of oxidation or "patina" as they oxidize over the millenia. A pic of the reverse, diameter, and weight might help with further identification. Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3446 Posts	Posted 04/05/2014 4:56 pm Without question a sestertius of 'Diva' Faustina. Wife of Antoninus Pius deceased AD 148 if memory serves. AP issued an extensive series of coins for her. Thus they are quite common. Edited by FVRIVS RVFVS 04/05/2014 5:40 pm Report this Post to the Staff
liamlikessilver New Member United States 27 Posts	Posted 04/05/2014 4:59 pm Thank you guys! Report this Post to the Staff
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 04/05/2014 5:10 pm When you return to the coin dealer be sure to say that the CCF has MANY collectors who are knowledgeable about ancients. Members, give Liam an idea of a fair price for this 'common' coin. Welcome to the Family. After 1900 years in the ground anything would turn green! Welcome to the family. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 04/05/2014 5:17 pm to the community Based on the thickness I believe it a sestertius of Faustina I. I would like to see a picture of the reverse. In this condition it isn't worth much other than historical value. Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 04/05/2014 5:18 pm I love these coins, huge and chunky. Mine does not show much detail, but it has a lot of character, Edited by pishpash 04/05/2014 5:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3446 Posts	Posted 04/05/2014 5:47 pm Without the reverse pic it is hard to say for sure but assuming it is in similar condition a dealer 'might' ask $10 although I think that is a bit high ! Five dollars is ballpark as the details are rather lacking. Even in VF these types are usually under $100 and on ebay around $50. This one is rather rough and is best thought of as a curio. If you carried it in your pocket with spare change I would not be offended ! Ancient history can be remarkably affordable in this condition. Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 04/05/2014 5:51 pm when trying to identify couns adding weight, diameter and photos of front and back help.. here is a faustina to compare. Report this Post to the Staff
liamlikessilver New Member United States 27 Posts	Posted 04/05/2014 6:08 pm Thank You all for your help! I have a few more coins that I just found laying around! I'll make a new thread so this one doesn't get crowded! Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4981 Posts	Posted 04/06/2014 11:27 am Report this Post to the Staff
xodus Valued Member United States 121 Posts	Posted 04/06/2014 9:14 pm I agree with everyone. That coin and the green patina is almost exactly like one I own :) I'd put up a pic if I could find it lol. Report this Post to the Staff
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