trouble identifying my coin

[Mian104 0]

Hi all - I'm looking for some help.

I have what looks like an old coin but I can't find anything about it - was hoping you guys could help shed some light ?

It has a man head on one side with what looks like a braded head piece and has some Roman or Greek looking letter around the edges.

The other side looks like a full figure standing up.

I think it's made from copper.

I would upload a pic but I can't seem to figure out how to ?( any advice on this would also be helpful )

Thanks in advance

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Edited September 4, 2015 by Mian104

[TomGoodheart 434]

Welcome Mian. Very difficult to ID without a photo I'm afraid. Perhaps this will help? http://www.predecimal.com/forum/topic/7880-posting-pics/

Oh, and if you manage to get a photo up let us know the diameter (and weight if possible) as that helps too!

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Edited September 4, 2015 by TomGoodheart

[Mian104 0]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ancient+coin+male+head+right+facing&client=safari&hl=en&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIwfyl1KLexwIVxFwaCh3FGQjC#imgrc=E3-GmxHSYuPn1M%3A

It looks like this one ? ( she says hoping the link works )

[Mian104 0]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ancient+coin+male+head+right+facing&client=safari&hl=en&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIwfyl1KLexwIVxFwaCh3FGQjC#imgrc=E3-GmxHSYuPn1M%3A

It looks like this one ( she says hoping the link works )

[Mian104 0]

Mine is A lot dirtier and in not as good condition so it might not even be that one ?

Edited September 4, 2015 by Mian104

[TomGoodheart 434]

I'm afraid the Google links just take me to a search page.

However I think I can make out the legend IMP CEA L(?) VESP AVG which would make it a coin of Vespasian.

This sort of thing perhaps:

A pic of the reverse of the coin might help. I'm assuming it's bronze or similar. The diameter might be useful too.

I have to say, on first impressions my feeling is that this is a modern copy. The laurel wreath is quite crude and the odd legend doesn't fit with a regular issue coin. The portrait looks more like Constantius than Vespasian to me.

However, Roman coins aren't my area, so I could be completely wrong!

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Edited September 4, 2015 by TomGoodheart

[Mian104 0]

It's probably not the best pic I'm

Afraid but ....

[TomGoodheart 434]

Yeah, that works. I think I can make out a figure holding a cornucopia (horn of plenty) Bit like this:

Trouble is it could be a number of different Goddesses from Felicitas (I also think I can make out AVG to the right as perhaps in FELICITAS AVG) to Pax or whatever .. but it's a start I hope.

Maybe look here: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/vespasian/t.html

Though as I say, it might still be a copy ..

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[Mian104 0]

How would I find out if it's a copy ? I guess just take it somewhere ?

If it's a real one does it have any value do you know ? Or is it pretty common ?

Thanks for your insight btw .. I am absolutely clueless and couldn't find anything about it so you e been very helpful x