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Moderator
 United States
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Looks like an AE4 of Theodosius or Acadius.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I thought at first it was a 4th century 'Constantinian' bronze but the style of reverse looks early 3rd century. Possibly a colonial issue. Without better photos (increased contrast might help too) it is hard to be sure. I am thinking possibly Elagabalus
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I thought at first it looked like a 'diadem' but the more I looked I wasn't so sure. Reverse doesn't look that late.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Im thinking Arcadius personally - I doubt you'd fit Theodosius on there.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You know I couldn't make head nor tail out of reverse but now I can see someone being dragged by hair.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think you are right Ben .... Arkady
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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Sorry, should have klnown better... weight is 1.1g, diameter is 13mm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like the kind of coin you would have fun with
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Canada
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More pics...   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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For what it is (probably Arcadius)it appears to be a nice one. A long soak to remove some of the crusty stuff and you should have a VF coin.
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United States
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I'll go along with Arcadius it was one of the two.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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i would also guess arcadius...that is an iteresting reverse.
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Canada
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Thank you to everyone for the leads. I'll follow up with them for sure.
Steve
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It is an AE4 SALVS REIBVBLICAE, type 39 on this page: http://esty.ancients.info/ricix/You can look at the images and obverse lettering to try to identify the emperor. |
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Thanks, augustus1. I'll compare it when I get home.
Steve
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