Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => Identification => Topic started by: Thrasarich on March 28, 2015, 03:27:47 PM

Title: Identifying
Post by: Thrasarich on March 28, 2015, 03:27:47 PM

Dear all,
I was shown photographs of a coin, which is in pretty bad shape and could not make up anything. Anyone with any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

Title: Re: Identifying
Post by: Victor on March 28, 2015, 03:38:12 PM

It is a Faustina I posthumous issue, struck after A.D. 141. She was the wife of Antoninus Pius

OBV: DIVA FAVSTINA; her bust right.
REV: AVGVSTA  S C; Ceres holding corn and torch

Title: Re: Identifying
Post by: Thrasarich on March 28, 2015, 03:56:24 PM

Thanks Victor, what a huge difference between the two coins.

Title: Re: Identifying
Post by: Thrasarich on March 28, 2015, 03:57:05 PM

I mean, it was impossible for me to guess. Thanks once more for saving me.