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New Member
Bulgaria
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Greetings and Help with identifying this uncleaned beauty. Thanks in advance....   |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Valerian looks likely - perhaps Treb Gallus
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Moderator
 United States
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It looks like Valerian I with a PAX AVGG reverse.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Altho it does not really look like him ..... I believe it might be Carus (Sear 12173). At the 10 o'clock position of obv. it almost certainly says C M while on the reverse the position of the VG appears to leave room for an additional G (PAX AVGG). The flan looks 'curious' and the coin may be an overstrike which could be confusing the question of 'who dat'
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Is Gallienus a possibility too, especially from somwehere like Viminacium based on the style? It's just I think I could make IMP GALLIENVS P AVG fir.
I agree with PAX AVGG.
Martin
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I like the crack right below his nose. Gives him a bit of a dopey smile.
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New Member
 Bulgaria
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In 12 o'clock is looked like overstrike on the picture but there are in fact two cracks that make reflections.
Regards
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New Member
Bulgaria
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yes,the crack right below his nose is little irritating...
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Is Gallienus a possibility too Very possibly - IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG looks like it could fit also. Maybe RIC 155   |
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New Member
Bulgaria
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Thanks for giving the right path.I think it's RIC 391[j] Gallienus, Viminacium., AR Antoninianus.257 AD. IMP GALLIENVS P AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust, right / PAX AVGG, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre. Ref: RIC 391 (j). Goebl 815q.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I still see an 'M' at 10 o'clock.
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Valued Member
Netherlands
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I can read clearly Gallienvs  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I wouldn't quite say 'clearly' but Gallienus was the first Emperor which came to my mind too. Weak chin and 'grungy' neck. The silver alloy looks appropriate for the 350's too. Legend might be blundered slightly ..... A looks like M. If I were to bet money Gallienus would be my choice.
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