Possible Augustus From Bargain Bin? ID Help

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 8 / Views: 1,345
CGCoins Pillar of the Community United States 797 Posts	Posted 08/19/2017 02:38 am Just got this coin today out of a cheap bargain bin($2) locally. I think its Augustus, its the closest match to Bust and reverse I can find in ERIC II. averages 33mm across. I belive the reverse to be Livia Seated Right, holding scepter and branch. Any help or confirmation would be appreciated, I do have ERIC II and Aorta at my desk, so, help lead the way! Report this Post to the Staff

Biancasdad Pillar of the Community United States 1045 Posts	Posted 08/19/2017 03:25 am Looks more like Hadrian to me Report this Post to the Staff
josephrg Valued Member United States 234 Posts	Posted 08/19/2017 04:58 am Looks like a drachm of Hadrian with Nilus on the reverse Report this Post to the Staff
antwerpen2306 Pillar of the Community Belgium 1194 Posts	Posted 08/19/2017 08:05 am the weight indicates a sestertius , the profile Hadrian or Aelius , uon the reverse under the seat is an inscription , maybe it is possible to decipher some letters . Here some possiblilties . albert http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s3581.html http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/aelius/t.html Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 08/19/2017 08:13 am I have to agree: Hadrian, the obverse style looks to be Roman Colonial, not Imperial. There seems to be Greek, (not Latin), lettering under the seated figure. A bronze drachm would be quite possible. The problem with Colonial bronzes, you have to be lucky to nail down with certainty, what the denomination may be. What is the weight and diameter? Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3443 Posts	Posted 08/19/2017 09:04 am Bronze drachm of Alexandria Definitely emperor Hadrian An absolute steal at $2 !!!! Most dealers would want quite a bit more ! Not as much as many might ask but to give you some idea ...... http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROMAN-PROVI...262980989635 Report this Post to the Staff
CGCoins Pillar of the Community United States 797 Posts	Posted 08/19/2017 12:49 pm That would certainly explain why looking in ERIC II was going nowhere. Thank you all for your guidance, so much knowledge here! Now to spend time with those other resources to see if I can get proper ID. Thanks all! Report this Post to the Staff
Biancasdad Pillar of the Community United States 1045 Posts	Posted 08/19/2017 1:34 pm Maybe like this: https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=214586 Report this Post to the Staff
CGCoins Pillar of the Community United States 797 Posts	Posted 08/20/2017 10:13 am I am pretty sure you nailed it Biancasdad. Thank you all! Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 8 / Views: 1,345

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: World Coins and Currency Forums Forum: Ancient, Greek, Roman, and Medieval Coins

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.24 seconds to rattle this change.