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Offline jgad

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Unknown coin - 23mm 8.3 grams no discernable lettering
« on: June 18, 2010, 04:05:02 am »


Anyone know what this might be?  Cant really distinguish letters on the coin but it looks like maybe  :Greek_Omega: in lower left.  Any direction is appreciated.  Thanks.  - Javier

Diameter: 23 mm
Weight:  8.3 grams
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Re: Unknown coin - 23mm 8.3 grams no discernable lettering
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2010, 04:46:06 am »
Looks like a provincial of Claudius, maybe Athena on the reverse?
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Re: Unknown coin - 23mm 8.3 grams no discernable lettering
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2010, 08:05:59 am »
Claudius?  Doesn't the portrait look a bit like Nero?
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Re: Unknown coin - 23mm 8.3 grams no discernable lettering
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2010, 08:06:51 am »
Or maybe a provincial Nero and Apollo with lyre on reverse?
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Re: Unknown coin - 23mm 8.3 grams no discernable lettering
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2010, 11:54:20 am »
Thanks to all who replied.  You set me on the right track.  I found this:

Nero AE25 of Perinthos, Thrace. NEPWN KAICAP CEBACTOC, laureate head right / PE-RIN QI-ON, Apollo standing facing, holding lyre & branch. Moushmov 4419.











What do you think...a match?
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Re: Unknown coin - 23mm 8.3 grams no discernable lettering
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2010, 11:57:41 am »
I agree with you. You got it! :)
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