Roman Coin ID

maryhm

Someone said maybe Julia Domna. I searched through all of those on http://www.forumancientcoins.com/Roman-Coins.asp?e=Julia_Domna&par=431&pos=1&target=55 but couldn't find one with that bird on the back. Any suggestions?

Pics at:

http://www.monshaugenfamily.com/Coins/helen 260.jpg
http://www.monshaugenfamily.com/Coins/helen 259.jpg

http://www.monshaugenfamily.com/coins.htm

DesertRat

Here you go

Aethelred

That is a Tetradrachm from Alexandria, Egypt. I believe (based on the bust) it is Otacilia Severa.

maryhm

Thank you so much for your help. So you think it's Egyptian, not Roman? Is there a website where I can search through pictures and find mine?

ajaan

It is still Roman when Rome controlled Egypt. Otacilia Severa was the wife of Philip I whose coins you have.

Click here for some information on Octacila Severa

maryhm

Thanks for the link! Very interesting reading. You're a mighty helpful person. So are you in agreement that it's Otacilia Severa? I'm just a little stumped since I can't find a picture of my coin anywhere. Or is that to be expected?

Sapyx

The inscription looks more like Salonina, empress and wife of emperor Gallienus, to me. Here's a coin I think is a good match:

Roman Provincial - Egypt, billon tetradrachm, Obverse (in Greek) KOPNHLIA CALWNEINA CEB, Reverse eagle, LIG (Year 13 = 265/266 AD) Milne 4122, Sear 10713.

I found this picture on Wildwinds, a fairly comprehensive online ancient coin catalogue.