Possibly Roman?

[Jared H]

Looked through guides for roman coins, can't find any similarities for the back side of the coin, with the lettering and the box shape, please help identify.

[Jared H]

I think this might be the coin, but not sure.. https://www.numismatique.com/forum/topic/7458-tib%C3%A8re-ou-auguste/

[Jared H]

Actually I think this is closer https://www.ma-shops.com/poinsignon/item.php?id=68127

[Meepzorp]

Hi JH,

It looks like an Altar at Lugdunum issue. That is what is depicted on the reverse. The reverse legend reads: "ROMETAVG" (or similar).

The obverse portrait on these issues is usually Augustus, but some are Tiberius. Your example is so worn that I can't tell which emperor it us.

Edit: I typed this post as you entered your second and third post.

Meepzorp

[Meepzorp]

Hi JH,

As far as I can tell, the obverse legend on your example doesn't match the legend on the examples in your 2 links.

Your example is so worn that it is difficult to read the obverse legend.

Meepzorp

[Jared H]

it has to be this one, it's too similar.  Thank you for the help though.

[Meepzorp]

Hi JH,

Your assumption is wrong.

In the obverse legend of your example, I think I see "...SAR AVGVS..."

Your example is probably RIC 233. It is not RIC 230 (which is what you think it is).

Here is a link to my examples:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/meepzorp/ri_aug_ae_pt07.htm

Meepzorp

[Jared H]

oh, that's interesting!

Yes, I also see the AVGVS twards top of the coin, good eye!  Thank you!