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Hussulo

Unknown. Roman?

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Can anyone help with this one?

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Thanks in advance.

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That bearded geezer looks like one of the Egyptian Ptolomy's. They were all called Ptolomy and all married their sisters!

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Actually I think it is Zeus, facing right, the Ptolemaic coins had Zeus on them during that period, with the incestuous name on the reverse of the piece.

Here is a comparison, Ptolemy IV AE46:

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Thanks guys you have gave me something to work off. I'll do a little research.

Dave you could be right about it being Zeus but I would say he's facing left.

Here's the features as I make them out, but it is a bit worn. I was hoping the trident may have helped id the coin.

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I've got an update on it:

AE18 Syacuse time of Hieron Sear GVC1223.

Obverse.Head of Posedon head left wearing taenie.

Reverse.Elaborate trident flanked by dolphins.

Thanks guys.

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