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Guess The Emperor Revised Again

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One and done.

Kavadh I Second Reign (498-531 AD)
Rayy, Iran
Dated yr. 33 (521 AD)
AR Drachm 27 mm x 4.08 grams
Obverse: Bust of Kavad I single boarder Stars and Mood ornaments.
Reverse: Date and Mint. Zoroastrian Fire Alter flanked by attendants. Double border reverse.
Ref: Gobl III/2 Type 190.
Note: Beautiful toning. Superb Example. First year of Double boarder reverse.


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Phillip II?
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Nope - first hint will come after third wrong guess (if there are so many).
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Looks kinda like Gordian III?
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Not either.
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The is a great looking coin Nate, Now I want one.
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Diadumenian?
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Nope - later than all those mentioned.
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Tetricus II Romano-Gallic ?
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The coin was minted quite a distance away from the trouble spots in Gaul or Britain.
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Ok he's got me. I need legends.
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Getting closer, but no - let's just add one small hint: 3rd century.
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could be elagabalus...maybe.
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