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Offline Iave

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Two victories facing (bad shape)
« on: August 19, 2019, 04:28:29 PM »
I’m trying to identify this roman bronze coin. Can you guys help?

https://m.imgur.com/a/9AKyRcd

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Re: Two victories facing (bad shape)
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2019, 04:52:39 PM »
The reverse is VICT LAETAE PRINC PERP from Siscia and it is either Crispus or Licinius II on the obverse; but the legend is not clear.

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Re: Two victories facing (bad shape)
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2019, 01:02:25 AM »
That’s awesome! So it’s not a barbaric imitation coin?

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Re: Two victories facing (bad shape)
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2019, 08:48:48 AM »
though in worn condition, it looks like an official Siscia mint issue.

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Re: Two victories facing (bad shape)
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2019, 02:45:04 PM »
Thank you that was quite interesting!