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Greek Or Celtic? Janus Head Bronze Coin, Purchase

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Obv: Janus head with beards. pearls alongside the edge
Rev: some kind of animal, a horse maybe
Diameter: 18mm
Thick: 3mm
Mass: 4,74 gram
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I would think it's an off-center AE from Thessalonica. But, as you suggest, perhaps a Celtic imitation. Wish I had time to hunt for more info, but heading out the door.
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IMO it is too well struck to be a Celtic Imitation, I think it is an early Roman provincial.
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