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Marcus Aurelius, 139 - 180 AD, AE 24 of Colonia Philipensus
Laureate bust right / Roma within city walls

Comment- An internationally known numismatist has an example of this coin, and says his is 1 of 2 known to exist, with the second example being in the BM. So my coin is apparently the third known example of this type.

Colonia Philipensus Ruins Photos

Check out the ancient ruins of Colonia Philipensus, now known as Philippi, Greece

UNRECORDED REVERSE TYPE

Severus Alexander, 221 - 235 AD, AE 22 of Nicaea, Bithynia

Enclosure: Fence? City Walls? Above the enclosure: Pointed star-like decorations at each corner. Curved horn-like projections, palm branches? On the left side, an altar? In the enclosure: Serapis? Dionysus? Tyche? Scepter or staph in left hand, right hand raised and appears to hold a circular object. Veiled head? Modius on head?

Comment- I researched this reverse to find what it represents, but found nothing. Please feel free to send me your ideas about this reverse!

Comments or corrections appreciated! ray.wilk@att.net