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It would be really great if someone can help me ID this coin.   |
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A little more info such as the approximate date and place of origin would be great  |
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Gordian III reigned from 238-244.
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Probably an Ephesos, Ionia issue, based on the reverse Greek legend. Perhaps Valerian II like this:  |
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Edited by Kamnaskires
05/12/2017 11:45 pm
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Do you know the approximate date range for this coin?
Also, is Valerian II the emperor depicted on this coins and is Ionia part of Rome?
I am still a little confused about both coins.
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Also, is Valerian II the emperor depicted on this coins and is Ionia part of Rome? As stated at the link I provided, the obverse of the coin I copied here is "laureate draped bust (of Valerian II) right." Both coins you posted yesterday are Roman provincial coins, meaning that they were minted in territories controlled by Rome. Yes, Ionia was a Roman province. I don't claim the above coin is Valerian II, only that the reverses of the OP coin and the one I provide here do match - and the obverses are at least similar. Valerian II ruled from 253 - 257 CE. |
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A little more info such as the approximate date and place of origin would be great ... if I'm feeling the correct vibes here, after hearing a reponse like that I'm suprised that anyone would be bothered to help you! |
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... if I'm feeling the correct vibes here, after hearing a reponse like that I'm suprised that anyone would be bothered to help you! I hear you. But while a bit of etiquette would be nice (e.g. " Please help to ID this ancient coin" instead of "ID this ancient coin" - or perhaps even just one "thank you for your efforts"), most here enjoy assisting others and so we do so even when no social graces are proffered.  |
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Also, is Valerian II the emperor depicted on this coins and is Ionia part of Rome?
As stated at the link I provided, the obverse of the coin I copied here is "laureate draped bust (of Valerian II) right."
Both coins you posted yesterday are Roman provincial coins, meaning that they were minted in territories controlled by Rome. Yes, Ionia was a Roman province.
I don't claim the above coin is Valerian II, only that the reverses of the OP coin and the one I provide here do match - and the obverses are at least similar. Valerian II ruled from 253 - 257 CE. Thank you very much for the help and not giving up on me. Quote:
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A little more info such as the approximate date and place of origin would be great
... if I'm feeling the correct vibes here, after hearing a reponse like that I'm suprised that anyone would be bothered to help you! Sorry that it sounded harsh and demanding. I'm so new to ancients and don't know where to start. |
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Sorry that it sounded harsh and demanding. Happy to help.  |
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