Numis1557 Posted December 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) Hello everyone, I'm relatively new to the fascinating world of numismatics. Recently, I stumbled upon a coin from the Roman Provincial era that has piqued my interest. Despite my efforts over the past few days using references such as CRRO, I've been unable to identify it. Could someone with more experience lend a hand? Here's what I've gathered about the coin: - It's a silver coin, weighing 4.53 grams and measuring 21 mm. - The reverse strongly resembles Mount Argaeus. - This seems to align with the obverse, which bears a striking resemblance to Gordian III. Do you think this could indeed be the correct identification for the coin? https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/7.2/3252 Thank you, Kind regards. Edited December 7, 2023 by Numis1557 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted December 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 7, 2023 Can you post some photos of the coin 🤔? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numis1557 Posted December 7, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 I don't own the coin physically, but I'm trying to catalogue it. Can you see the two pictures underneath the post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted December 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted December 7, 2023 Your images are not showing🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numis1557 Posted December 7, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 Oh no, I'll try it again, thank you for letting me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numis1557 Posted December 7, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 Here is the coin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocatarinetabellatchitchix Posted December 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 7, 2023 Check Hadrian Mont Argaeus. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numis1557 Posted December 7, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 Thank you so much, This is a Denarius coin right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted December 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) The denarius is a Roman Imperial denomination. Your coin is either a drachm or a didrachm from Caesarea, depending on the weight. There are several possibilities with Mount Argaeus and stars reverse. https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/search/browse?volume_id=&number=&city_id=®ion_id=&province_id=&subprovince_id=&issue_id=&reign_id=&obverse_inscription_simplified=&reverse_inscription_simplified=&obverse_design=hadrian+r.&reverse_design=argaeus+stars&metal_id=&weight_min=&weight_max=&diameter_min=&diameter_max=&format= The coin is too worn to distinguish the full reverse legend, this would help in a complete attribution. Edited December 7, 2023 by ambr0zie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numis1557 Posted December 8, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Thank you very much for the information! The coin carries a weight of 4.53 grams. I believe this categorizes it as a didrachm that has significantly depreciated in weight over the years, likely having been on the lighter side even at the time of its minting. Do you happen to know the specific name of the weight standard employed for the didrachm from Caesarea?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted December 8, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 8, 2023 You are probably right as at 4.5 grams it's a little heavy for a drachm. The didrachms of Caesarea should be well over 6 grams - the first 5 examples in my link are all didrachms and the smallest average weight is 6,36 I have a Trajan didrachm from the same city - weight 6,6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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