Unidentified Ancient, Possibly Roman Coin

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Cointosser77 Valued Member United Kingdom 195 Posts	Posted 05/15/2016 5:55 pm I think I have seen the reverse before hence I think Roman. Over at http://cointranslator.com/ I can see it may be Domitian, Diocletian or Gratian? As I can make out the 'TIAN' Other than that I have really no idea and havent yet jumped into the Roman waters fully. Here's the coin: Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 05/15/2016 6:17 pm Roman Egypt for sure. Diocletian? Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 05/15/2016 6:18 pm Reverse type is likely Tyche standing left, holding cornucopia, her right hand resting upon a rudder, Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/15/2016 8:07 pm It is a potin tetradrachm of Diocletian from the Alexandria mint. I can't read the date which is at the bottom right of the coin. It appears that it has been tooled a bit or perhaps harshly cleaned. Ref: Milne 4821. Report this Post to the Staff
Cointosser77 Valued Member United Kingdom 195 Posts	Posted 05/18/2016 5:29 pm Many thanks guys! The Ref: Milne 4821. I assume that's from book but which one? Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/18/2016 5:39 pm Catalogue of Alexandrian coins by J.G. Milne. If you can find a copy it's pretty expensive. Report this Post to the Staff
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