Question about an old coin

patchthr33 · 05-19-2013, 04:53 PM

So I got this old coin in fourth grade as part of a history project where the teacher got a unearthed bag of old roman coins, some of the coins were not even distinguishable. We soaked them in olive oil and then cleaned them with tooth picks, it was pretty cool in fourth grade lol. Anyway, I was curious if anybody recognized this coin or could point me in the right direction as to where to look. Thanks

HBMC · 05-19-2013, 08:34 PM

Pretty rough bronze Roman coin, got a pic of the back?

Nicnac · 05-19-2013, 11:50 PM

Yah either way, you need to figure out some of the characters around the edges on this or the other side. Otherwise, you are going for blind luck at someone recognizing the face of that ruler.

GoJays · 05-20-2013, 12:28 AM

I can make out more of a face in your hardwood floor than on that coin.

I doubt you'll find too many pre-Revolution coin experts here (I know there are some coin collectors, but they mostly specialize in post-Civil War stuff). I'm sure there are some websites you could check that would help you out.

Gibberish · 05-20-2013, 01:32 AM

No
I still think it is Valens

allabtsprt · 05-20-2013, 12:27 PM

It looks like what is known as a "Roman Probus". The problem is that there are literally 100's of variations. There are some good websites out there to help identify it, but I can't remember them. Just do a search for Roman Probus and check a few out. A lot of the identification has to do with the obverse of the coin.

vwnut13 · 05-21-2013, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GoJays

I can make out more of a face in your hardwood floor than on that coin.

Actually, I'm pretty sure that's a Vincent van Gogh painting to the left of the coin, not a face.

chipmaster · 05-21-2013, 06:21 AM

Go to TreasureNet and look there. There are European metal detectorists that can tell you in a second exactly what you have.

Most bronze roman coins are common and not worth much.

patchthr33 · 05-21-2013, 03:49 PM

Thanks guys I appreciate it, as for the back of the coin it is in even worse condition, so not even worth posting.

05-19-2013, 04:53 PM	#1
patchthr33 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 267	Question about an old coin So I got this old coin in fourth grade as part of a history project where the teacher got a unearthed bag of old roman coins, some of the coins were not even distinguishable. We soaked them in olive oil and then cleaned them with tooth picks, it was pretty cool in fourth grade lol. Anyway, I was curious if anybody recognized this coin or could point me in the right direction as to where to look. Thanks Last edited by patchthr33; 05-19-2013 at 04:59 PM.

05-19-2013, 08:34 PM	#2
HBMC Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 16,396 hogsboysmavscards	Pretty rough bronze Roman coin, got a pic of the back? __________________ I PC: Dallas Cowboys Arkansas Razorbacks StL Cards KC Chiefs Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick and Zack Martin PC'er

05-20-2013, 01:32 AM	#5
Gibberish Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 8,046	No I still think it is Valens __________________ *Square one, here I come* Last edited by Gibberish; 05-20-2013 at 02:02 AM.

05-21-2013, 06:21 AM	#8
chipmaster Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: puppies n kittie cats Posts: 10,049	Go to TreasureNet and look there. There are European metal detectorists that can tell you in a second exactly what you have. Most bronze roman coins are common and not worth much. __________________ rainbows n butterflies

05-19-2013, 11:50 PM	#3
Nicnac Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nutty Florida Posts: 12,281	Yah either way, you need to figure out some of the characters around the edges on this or the other side. Otherwise, you are going for blind luck at someone recognizing the face of that ruler.

05-20-2013, 12:28 AM	#4
GoJays Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,315	I can make out more of a face in your hardwood floor than on that coin. I doubt you'll find too many pre-Revolution coin experts here (I know there are some coin collectors, but they mostly specialize in post-Civil War stuff). I'm sure there are some websites you could check that would help you out.

05-20-2013, 12:27 PM	#6
allabtsprt Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 580	It looks like what is known as a "Roman Probus". The problem is that there are literally 100's of variations. There are some good websites out there to help identify it, but I can't remember them. Just do a search for Roman Probus and check a few out. A lot of the identification has to do with the obverse of the coin.

05-21-2013, 03:49 PM	#9
patchthr33 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 267	Thanks guys I appreciate it, as for the back of the coin it is in even worse condition, so not even worth posting.