coin identification?

arlea1957

Hi all a co worker had an old coin he wants to identify and I pic'd it but can't resize for here. (I know my pic ability sucks) if any one is willing to help I can email large pics.

just pm me....

cheers

Rob

tbirde56

Please describe it or attach a link to the picture(s).

ajaan

Aethelred

That is a second century Greek Imperial of very little value.

coachleonard

Looks like the emperor could be Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD). And the thing is, this could be a very scarce piece, worth around $30-$60 or so. But something like this on ebay is a pretty hard sell as far as getting anything close to its retail value. Roman Provencials are a VERY specialized market, therefore you have to get those very specialized collectors bidding to get a halfway decent price for a pretty well circulated roman bronze coin. To most ebay bidders, a worn ancient roman bronze coin is a worn ancient roman bronze coin is a worn ancient roman bronze coin....etc.... the novice doesn't differentiate between a common 4th century AE2, a much scarcer sestertius of Trajan or a rare Roman provencial (like this one could be). They'll oftentimes put down a bid of $1, maybe $5 if the piece looks kinda interetsting, but lack of bidding competition will stop it there. ('course maybe your friend has no intention of putting it up on ebay)

arlea1957

Thank you all for your responses.... I will let him know and thanks to ajaan for providing the pic. My friend at this time is a newer collector and has no intention to sell.

cheers

Rob