Looks to be a genuine Roman grot coin, that’s all I’ve got. As not my area of collecting , just stick it on the one of the coin groups they’re always quite friendly and helpful. Nice eyes only find.
I’m embarrassed you wrote you’re embarassed. Why would people who know nothing about coins be able to give an opinion on a clearly very old coin 🤔 But since you asked, maybe.
Probably a novelty from a museum
It is definitely coin shaped
Looks Roman, by the colour (patina making it old) and bust of the guy. Definitely put it on coin sub. But as far as my little knowledge goes, this is not rare. Quite common.
Looks Roman, so probably cooler than any coin that anyone else you know has.
I’d put it in a little frame to something
If I found that, I’d be posting it absolutely everywhere. Based on an addiction to Time Team (which obviously makes me an irrefutable expert) I’d say Roman, and you’re a lucky beggar, great find, and a nice early Xmas present.
Just post it on the coin subs – but please report back with the answer!
In my professional opinion, there’s no chocolate inside that coin.
Just checking r/coincollecting to see if there’s a discussion on their favourite Celebrations chocolate.
Not sure if it’s real, though it looks it given the wear appears genuine, but it’s a Roman coin. I’d suggest post it on the coin sub, the guys on there are super clued up on this stuff and it will be solved quick smart. Not sure they’re worth a huge amount but it’s still a pretty cool find
No good now, it’s all contactless these days.
I think it’s a Roman coin of Constantine II (mid 4th century). If you look at the reverse of the coin it appears to be very similar to the one you found.
Possibly a two soldiers two standard constantinian AE (bronze) coin.
OP please please report this to your local finds liaison officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme (https://finds.org.uk/contacts). They will identify it for you and more importantly record the find into a national database before returning it to you.
The coin itself may not be a major find but those 1000s of single finds form a major dataset that people like me use for research
You can still keep it they just add the location of where you found it and it’s details to the database of all things found.
You could go back and find more however if you find 10 or more of this type (very unlikely) it constitutes treasure and must be reported as such (you will still be financially rewarded for finding it if a museum buys it.)
Don’t clean it. Got a billion downvotes for suggesting it for my coin!
Ah the queen’s nose
Could be Lilt
Does it fit in a supermarket trolley?
Coin subs will likely give you an answer. It’s posts asking about ‘how much is this Peter rabbit 50p worth’ that piss them off lol.
Your coin is interesting enough. There’s a few coin identification apps too.
You should be embarrassed that you put it on this sub instead of a coin sub.
I’m probably your guy.
It’s a genuine 3rd/4th century AD Roman bronze follis. Awesome find for a walk!
Try cleaning it up a but and then ask on the coin sub. Don’t be embarrassed
Congrats. You’re now semi rich
Looks roman
Is there an underground coin collecting movement im unaware off? Much like countdown?
You could coin the name Fresh Mint, it’s probably already taken however.
I’d let you have a loaf of bread for it, maybe throw in a turnip.
Forbidden chocolate digestive
Do you know how often we find gold? Never. We never find it. That’s what we’re looking for. We don’t say that; we don’t say we’re looking for gold; we pretend we’re happy, y’know, finding buckles and buttons and crap, but what we’re hoping for is gold. Find one piece of gold – something that’s been held by a Saxon, or Roman, or one of the other ancient peoples that once roamed this land before us.
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I know nothing about coins but it certainly looks decent and very old
I’d guess Roman based on … nothing actually. https://www.silburycoins.co.uk/product-category/roman-byzantine-coins/roman-coins-under-100/
Certainly beats a 1983 Tizer ring pull.
Why are you embarrassed to put it on a coin sub?
Looks to be a genuine Roman grot coin, that’s all I’ve got. As not my area of collecting , just stick it on the one of the coin groups they’re always quite friendly and helpful. Nice eyes only find.
I’m embarrassed you wrote you’re embarassed. Why would people who know nothing about coins be able to give an opinion on a clearly very old coin 🤔 But since you asked, maybe.
Probably a novelty from a museum
It is definitely coin shaped
Looks Roman, by the colour (patina making it old) and bust of the guy. Definitely put it on coin sub. But as far as my little knowledge goes, this is not rare. Quite common.
Looks Roman, so probably cooler than any coin that anyone else you know has.
I’d put it in a little frame to something
If I found that, I’d be posting it absolutely everywhere. Based on an addiction to Time Team (which obviously makes me an irrefutable expert) I’d say Roman, and you’re a lucky beggar, great find, and a nice early Xmas present.
https://numismaclub.com/category/16-coins__paper_money_coins_ancient_roman_provincial_100_400_ad_/index.html
Have a thumb through that.
Just post it on the coin subs – but please report back with the answer!
In my professional opinion, there’s no chocolate inside that coin.
Just checking r/coincollecting to see if there’s a discussion on their favourite Celebrations chocolate.
Not sure if it’s real, though it looks it given the wear appears genuine, but it’s a Roman coin. I’d suggest post it on the coin sub, the guys on there are super clued up on this stuff and it will be solved quick smart. Not sure they’re worth a huge amount but it’s still a pretty cool find
No good now, it’s all contactless these days.
I think it’s a Roman coin of Constantine II (mid 4th century). If you look at the reverse of the coin it appears to be very similar to the one you found.
https://www.ma-shops.co.uk/ritter/item.php?id=70103
it’s made of copper because of the green oxidation and shit like that
Hey OP, you need to report this to your local Finds liaison officer: https://finds.org.uk/contacts
Could be a Nutella token 😆
Just explain that you’re a complete novice and they will be nice.
So where did you find this then?
Half a danari, and here is his life story, maybe.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elagabalus
It looks old
Please don’t clean it!!
How big is it?
It definitely a coin and old one at that
Possibly a two soldiers two standard constantinian AE (bronze) coin.
OP please please report this to your local finds liaison officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme (https://finds.org.uk/contacts). They will identify it for you and more importantly record the find into a national database before returning it to you.
The coin itself may not be a major find but those 1000s of single finds form a major dataset that people like me use for research
Looks Roman too me.
Report it to your local Finds Liaison Officer. https://finds.org.uk/contacts
You can still keep it they just add the location of where you found it and it’s details to the database of all things found.
You could go back and find more however if you find 10 or more of this type (very unlikely) it constitutes treasure and must be reported as such (you will still be financially rewarded for finding it if a museum buys it.)
Don’t clean it. Got a billion downvotes for suggesting it for my coin!
Ah the queen’s nose
Could be Lilt
Does it fit in a supermarket trolley?
Coin subs will likely give you an answer. It’s posts asking about ‘how much is this Peter rabbit 50p worth’ that piss them off lol.
Your coin is interesting enough. There’s a few coin identification apps too.
You should be embarrassed that you put it on this sub instead of a coin sub.
I’m probably your guy.
It’s a genuine 3rd/4th century AD Roman bronze follis. Awesome find for a walk!
Try cleaning it up a but and then ask on the coin sub. Don’t be embarrassed
Congrats. You’re now semi rich
Looks roman
Is there an underground coin collecting movement im unaware off? Much like countdown?
You could coin the name Fresh Mint, it’s probably already taken however.
I’d let you have a loaf of bread for it, maybe throw in a turnip.
Forbidden chocolate digestive
Do you know how often we find gold? Never. We never find it. That’s what we’re looking for. We don’t say that; we don’t say we’re looking for gold; we pretend we’re happy, y’know, finding buckles and buttons and crap, but what we’re hoping for is gold. Find one piece of gold – something that’s been held by a Saxon, or Roman, or one of the other ancient peoples that once roamed this land before us.
Take a look at this [image.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:All_roman_emperors_on_coins_01_by_shakko.jpg)
I thought it might be Nero but I’m not sure – the brow and nose seem too defined. I’m also not an expert.
Hey, archaeologist here.
**Please contact the PAS:** https://finds.org.uk/
They will both be able to tell you about the artefact and it’s connection to local history, as well as direct you as how to legally keep it.