Hi,
I am a metal detectorist based in the United Kingdom. I recently unearthed this coin and am looking for expert advice for identification. There is, admittedly, not a great deal to go on, but the impression I have is that it is a feminine bust, although I could be wrong. Not much detail unfortunately, hopefully somebody has seen a similar image elsewhere. Previous attempts at identification has been Roman or 17th Century - i.e. not much help.
Diameter is 27mm at largest measurement and thickness is 2mm.
The obverse looks ancient Roman to me, most likely 3rd or 4th century, but I can't make out the emperor as the writing is missing. A reverse picture would help if there are any details left on it.
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Thanks for taking the time to look at the picture. I have waxed the coin with Renaissance Wax and attempted to get some better pictures. There is a little lettering here and there on the coin, but as I don't know what I am looking for then, am none the wiser. I have included an image of both sides. I am not 100% sure what the metal is to be honest I would guess at bronze. I will have a look at 3rd and 4th century in the meantime and see if I can get some kind of match. To me the bust looks feminine or possibly a younger male face?
Цитата: "CassTaylor"If it's 27mm then it's pretty close to a late 17th century English halfpenny (28mm), like this one I have:
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces20920.html
The bust's nose and chin could resemble William III's bust (facing right) but that might be confirmation bias on my part...
After seeing this I think you're correct. I don't know much about English coins so I just jumped to conclusion on it being Roman since 4th century Constans, Constantius II, Valens etc. had similar looking busts however those were usually smaller in diameter.
I think I can make out the letter "I" on the reverse picture at around 6 o'clock, is there any way to confirm there's a "N" before it or a "A" after?
I collect and deal in ancient Roman coin. In case you're looking for affordable ancient coins or need any help with the coins you already have send me a message.
Yep, certainly looks like it. A shame I can't get much more detail from it to get a definite date, the field is bringing up a fair bit of Victorian coins and buckles plus some earlier buttons. Still an old coin though and I am happy with it being an old English coin. Seems an odd colour for a copper. I shall research the coin further.
Thank you for all your help, very impressed. I know where to come if I have any more I am stuck on. I do attempt to research as much as possible, but this was an odd one and not one of my usual penny or half penny finds. Thank you again.
Цитата: "Paul6MXi"Thank you for all your help, very impressed. I know where to come if I have any more I am stuck on. I do attempt to research as much as possible, but this was an odd one and not one of my usual penny or half penny finds. Thank you again.
You're welcome!
I hope you stick around the forum, maybe post some of your interesting metal detecting finds. I do a bit of detecting myself and always enjoy seeing other people's finds.
I collect and deal in ancient Roman coin. In case you're looking for affordable ancient coins or need any help with the coins you already have send me a message.
@Paul You're welcome! Please feel free to ask for any further help on future finds. I wish i could get a metal detector but I have neither the funds nor the patience to metal detect.
