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Offline James T2

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Last ID Help question for the year.
« on: October 21, 2019, 07:53:24 pm »
I have no clue where to start looking for this coin.  It is 19.11 mm and weighs 4.1 grams.  I do not know if that is writing on the Adverse or pictograms... Never seen a coin like this and I have cleaned 100's (still Novice). So if you can help it would be great.

Offline Constantine IV

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Re: Last ID Help question for the year.
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2019, 08:39:14 pm »
It is from the mint of Nicaea in the province of Bithynia, Asia Minor. Emperor is Severus Alexander, 222 - 235 A.D. It does not need any more cleaning. Overcleaned coins are not desirable. This is a common series from that city but there are some types that depict the legionary Aquila (with eagles atop).
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Offline James T2

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Re: Last ID Help question for the year.
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2019, 08:42:19 pm »
Thank you for the information and advice.

 

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