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bobbyhelmet Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2838 Posts	Posted 08/25/2011 09:43 am Bought this recently simply because I couldn't work out what it was. The obverse is pretty standard (if poor) and I'm guessing its Gallienus. Seems to fit the style (3rd Century) and think I can see 'ALL' in hand. Its not an Allectus. The reverse however is puzzling me - its another, albeit mis-stamped bust! I'm not aware of any two headed Gallienus coins so how did they manage to produce this bearing in mind what we know about their production methods? Report this Post to the Staff

Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 08/25/2011 10:30 am I think you are correct about it being a Gallienus. At least it appears to have the same style and I too can make out the double "LL". The reverse is definitely a bust on the left side of the coin and I can make out a few of the letters: "AVG" in the middle of the coin, and what looks like a "D" on the left and an "N" on the right. Can you make out any other lettering? Give me some time. I will check my sources, but it may take me a while, if at all. Regards, JW Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 08/25/2011 10:58 am Interesting coin, it could be Gallienus but I couldn't say with any certainty. Report this Post to the Staff
Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 08/25/2011 5:43 pm I asked on another coin forum, and the only reply I have received thus far is the following: "I would think a 'flip over double strike'" If I get anything else, I'll let you know. Regards, JW Report this Post to the Staff
bobbyhelmet Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2838 Posts	Posted 08/25/2011 6:20 pm Cheers JW - I assume this means it bounced and flipped over after the first strike before being whacked again. Had a closer look at the letters and the obverse is: C/G, A, L, L, ?, ?, ?, ?, S?, A?, ?, ? so sure its Galienus. The reverse def has AVG in the middle and I would assume the remaining letters on the extreme right are left overs from the original reverse - these are too far gone I think for a positive ID but will have a look at Wildwinds now. Report this Post to the Staff
Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 08/26/2011 06:56 am Bobbyhelmet, let me know what you settle on. I'm curious as well. Regards, JW Report this Post to the Staff
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