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Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 01/19/2013 1:07 pm Lets play a game. The prize? Glory. This was a tester for my Ren Wax, which arrived a lot earlier than expected. Ill be impressed if anyone can get this one. What I know: Curly haired guy facing right. Reverse: Someone standing/advancing right, one leg appears to be bent, something like a cape over their arm and a teensy little S (presumably from an S C). Report this Post to the Staff

Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 01/19/2013 1:12 pm I'm thinking Sep Severus, but, hey, it's a stab in the dark. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/19/2013 2:09 pm From as thick as the coin appears to be from the picture, it looks like a Tetradrachm from Alexandria. I'm thinking it might be Marcus Aurelius or Commodus. Report this Post to the Staff
MartiVltori Pillar of the Community United States 870 Posts	Posted 01/19/2013 3:03 pm I'd say Aurelius or Commodus too. Maybe even Verus. Good luck with a full attribution though. :) Report this Post to the Staff
maridvnvm Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2100 Posts	Posted 01/19/2013 3:17 pm I believe that it is Marcus Aurelius. Report this Post to the Staff
Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 01/20/2013 06:24 am Okay, heres what I have: Person standing/walking right is victory or nike (wings, I'm assuming victory). The thing in front of them has a 'P' on it so I'd assume its an inscribed shield. That would make it either: Lucius Verus, VIC PAR (victory over parthia), 6 known examples, but doesn't sell well. Marcus Aurelius, VIC PAR, more of them, but somehow higher value >>>wouldnt it have been nice to have VIC GER, though? That would be amazing luck. Aurelius leaves for germany - aurelius is successful in germany - all id need then is the Adventio. Right, so, am I right and who wants to take a stab at who this is? Edited by Ben 01/20/2013 06:25 am Report this Post to the Staff
Masis Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 946 Posts	Posted 01/20/2013 08:36 am Yes, from the nose, I would go for Marcus Aurelius, otherwise there is much similarity between that bust style and the standard bust style for Septimius Severus. Marcus obviously had quite a fine Roman nose. Edited by Masis 01/20/2013 08:37 am Report this Post to the Staff
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