Topcat7 Posted September 11, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) 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 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted September 11, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) 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 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted September 11, 2023 · Patron Share Posted September 11, 2023 A cast of a denarius. Not nearly as dangerous as this well-made fake I got burned on in the early 90s. 8 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat7 Posted September 11, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 Thank you. It is going back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat7 Posted October 6, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 On 9/12/2023 at 6:28 AM, Topcat7 said: Thank you. It is going back. Refund obtained 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted October 6, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 6, 2023 Good. Sort of a weird tourist piece..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejas Posted October 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 6, 2023 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted October 6, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted October 6, 2023 A Sus'tertius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Grant Posted October 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 7, 2023 Could be some sort of seal , still a possibility it is ancient. Best wishes. Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Grant Posted October 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 7, 2023 Just a last word on it ,I am sure I have seen similar detecting finds with portraits of various emperor's. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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