Diva Caecilia Paulina Pia Augusta:- wife of Maximinus Thrax. Thoughts???

[Topcat7]

Another recent purchase was a 'coin' of Paulina, wife of Maximinus Thrax.

It was described as a Lead coin of 8.8 gm.

No measurement was given but the coin was described as a 'Sestertius', but looking at the size of the coin in relation to the fingers in the sellers photos, I doubt that description.

It appears to be RIC.2 (R2) - BMC/RE.127 - RCV.8400

Obverse : DIVA PAVLINA.  Obverse translation: “Diva Paulina”, (Divine Pauline). Veiled and draped bust of Pauline on the right,                                         seen from three quarters forward
Reverse : CONSECRATIO.  Reverse translation: “Consecratio”, (Consecration). Veiled Pauline and draped, sitting on the left                                                on a peacock which lifts her to the sky, looking to the left and raising her right hand.

 

Edited September 11, 2023 by Topcat7

[John Conduitt]

It would be RIC 2, but being made of lead, it's not a coin. Probably a 'reproduction' for tourists. On the reverse, it looks like you can even see the outline of the coin it copied.

Edited September 11, 2023 by John Conduitt

[Roman Collector]

A cast of a denarius. Not nearly as dangerous as this well-made fake I got burned on in the early 90s.

[Topcat7]

Thank you. It is going back.

[Topcat7]

On 9/12/2023 at 6:28 AM, Topcat7 said:

Thank you. It is going back.

Refund obtained

[Ancient Coin Hunter]

Good. Sort of a weird tourist piece.....

[Tejas]

On 9/11/2023 at 1:24 PM, Roman Collector said:

A cast of a denarius. Not nearly as dangerous as this well-made fake I got burned on in the early 90s.

This fake is really dangerous.

Here is my Paulina Antoninian.

 

 

[Ryro]

A Sus'tertius

[Gordon Grant]

Could be some sort of seal , still a possibility it is ancient.

Best wishes.

Gordon.

[Gordon Grant]

Just a last word on it ,I am sure I have seen similar detecting finds with portraits of various emperor's.

Best wishes.