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Hi, can anyone identify this coin? The writing seems to be Hebrew?
Picture is of a cow or goat. Seems to be copper so not much intrinsic value!
Thanks
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Yes, and add ‘Constantinople’ (this type was minted at multiple different Imperial mints, and many have their own style). Based on photo only it looks perfectly genuine to me.
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Look for Phoenix, standing on globe
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Hi everyone,

I've built up a (small, inexpensive) coin collection.  For each coin I buy, given that I don't have loads of knowledge yet, I always i) buy from specialist coin dealers, and ii) carry out some research beforehand, both of which will hopefully maximise my enjoyment of the coin, and minimise my chance of getting a dud (including fakes).

For this Ancient Roman coin, however, I bought it from a generalist antiques dealer (albeit one with lots of coins for sale), and didn't conduct any prior research.  I happened to see it, like it, and it was only $12 so I reasoned that if something's wrong with it, I haven't lost much.

The coin is advertised as being of Constantius II, but no information was given other than that.  The obverse looks fine, but I'm unsure about the reverse.  I haven't been able to come across any designs of that kind, including from the reference pages on here.  It looks sort of like a stylised bird, with a wreath around the 'head', but that's just what it looks like to me (and obviously the condition isn't great so I guess much of it could be worn away).  Can anyone shed some light on this, confirm the type and whether it's genuine or not?

Thanks very much!
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Roman Coins Discussion Forum / Re: Rare Crispus
« Last post by geetar on Today at 08:06:35 am »
For my money (pun intended), Crispus - and the reason for and exact circumstances of his death / execution - is one of the most interesting figures and stories of the later Roman Empire.
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Beautiful coin!  I really like the flow marks, very elegant looking.
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Beautiful coin!
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Due to porn SPAM (yes, it actually happens), you need three posts before you can upload photos.

Ah, thanks very much!
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Due to porn SPAM (yes, it actually happens), you need three posts before you can upload photos.
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Ancient and Medieval Coin Identification Help / Re: Help ID Coin 7
« Last post by Jan P on Today at 07:36:48 am »
I repeat here what was written under the picture:

"SPAIN - FERNANDO VII - 8 MARAVEDIS"
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