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Quick Question About Ancient Greek or Roman Referenced Trial Piece

Rcoins55Rcoins55 Posts: 23
edited July 7, 2026 1:50PM in World & Ancient Coins Forum

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know anything about this piece? It appears to be a trial piece of some kind. I believe it is white metal or lead and measures 31x 37mm. It is not magnetic. The obverse features a bust of what appears to be a Greek or Roman ruler bust with a laurel wreath on his head! This bust is framed by an oval wreath the reverse is blank.

Below you will find the obverse and reverse of the piece.

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    MFeldMFeld Posts: 16,680 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 7, 2026 1:18PM

    Try here: https://forums.collectors.com/categories/world-ancient-coins-forum

    Please edit your thread title to let readers know you’re not asking about a U.S. trial piece.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

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    SapyxSapyx Posts: 2,558 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Whatever its origin, it is not ancient in style. Probably more like 17th to 19th century.

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    291fifth291fifth Posts: 25,187 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Crude artwork.

    All glory is fleeting.
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