Ok my friend, this one is beyond me as there is simply too much conflicting “information” on this coin . As previously stated, it looks cast. For a Roman type coin to have a bust on both sides of the coin is not unheard of but is very unusual. A god, an animal, a tribute to a military victory and such is the norm opposite the side with the ruler. The few that are known to have a bust on two sides were supposedly only produced in the Roman provinces. I can find not one Roman coin with not only a bust on one side but two of a male and female facing each other on the opposite side. It also shows a R implying it was minted in Rome. This example simply does not make sense to me. Perhaps another member may be able to help you but as far as I am concerned, it is a replica until proven otherwise. Sorry I could not be of further help.
Ok my friend, this one is beyond me as there is simply too much conflicting “information” on this coin . As previously stated, it looks cast. For a Roman type coin to have a bust on both sides of the coin is not unheard of but is very unusual. A god, an animal, a tribute to a military victory and such is the norm opposite the side with the ruler. The few that are known to have a bust on two sides were supposedly only produced in the Roman provinces. I can find not one Roman coin with not only a bust on one side but two of a male and female facing each other on the opposite side. It also shows a R implying it was minted in Rome. This example simply does not make sense to me. Perhaps another member may be able to help you but as far as I am concerned, it is a replica until proven otherwise. Sorry I could not be of further help.
Thank you very much for the information you provided. I really appreciate your expertise and the time you took to help me. Just to let you know, the coin was found using a metal detector in the mountains of Transylvania. I'm still trying to understand its origins. Thanks again!
