The obverse side has a bust of a man, bare headed and from I have been able to see, a GY in the legend, at the first part. The reverse is of a figure with a stake, and it has an S O or U, something , something..there is a M in the exerque. I apologize for the images, I am still learning how to use my scanner, but maybe somebody can help me with some ideas..I have checked many sites and books to find a similar coin but no success. The coin is 13.5 mm.
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I'm sure somebody here can help you!
Posted 05/06/2008 06:05 am
Yep, sorry, those pics are too small for me to say anything beyond "late Roman bronze, circa 4th century AD". I don't think the letters you're reading are quite correct.
If better pics aren't possible, have a look at Wildwinds. Select "Imperial Coinage by Ruler" and click on some of the later emperors, like Constans and Valens. Once you've got a feel for what the lettering ought to be like, have a go at the partial inscription search. It's great for finding coins from just a few legible letters.
As for cleaning, I don't think more will help - it looks like it's already down to bare pink copper metal.
If better pics aren't possible, have a look at Wildwinds. Select "Imperial Coinage by Ruler" and click on some of the later emperors, like Constans and Valens. Once you've got a feel for what the lettering ought to be like, have a go at the partial inscription search. It's great for finding coins from just a few legible letters.
As for cleaning, I don't think more will help - it looks like it's already down to bare pink copper metal.
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