Need Help Identifying Whatever This Is | Romano-Egyptian

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lloydhowse New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/02/2013 4:00 pm Hi; I have a friend who's husband recently passed that had collected a few coins. None seem to be of any value and I don't expect this is either, but she would like to know what it my be. There are a few other oddballs as well. Anybody recognize it? The object on the left obviously. Thanks, Lloyd Identified - moved to Ancients forum - Sap Report this Post to the Staff

Windchild Pillar of the Community Canada 1411 Posts	Posted 01/02/2013 4:07 pm Looks to be Ancient Roman... But either Heavily Cleaned or Fake (I have troubles discerning which, so I'll let one of the experienced ancient coin collectors say) And to CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/02/2013 4:21 pm This is a Roman Provincial coin from Alexandria Egypt, it is a Tetradrachm. I believe the emperor is Severus Alexander but I'm not 100% on the ID. It is legit. Report this Post to the Staff
bobbyhelmet Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2838 Posts	Posted 01/02/2013 4:53 pm It is indeed real and a Roman Provincial coin from Alexandria Egypt. The Emperor on the coin is Diocletian, the legend reads: A K GOY Λ ΛIOKΛHIANOC CЄB (had to change some of the Greek characters as the forum does not support them) The reverse has the letter 'B' on it signifying the coin was made in Diocletians second year of reign. This dates the coin to 285-286AD. Interesting and 1727 years old but not hugely rare unfortunately, maybe a $20 coin on ebay. Report this Post to the Staff
bobbyhelmet Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2838 Posts	Posted 01/02/2013 4:56 pm Quote: There are a few other oddballs as well I'm sure we can help - most of us are oddballs too Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/02/2013 5:38 pm Thanks Bobby I sometimes have a hard time reading these legends. Report this Post to the Staff
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