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Author Topic: Is this a roman coin??  (Read 1783 times)
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« on: March 03, 2012, 10:29:33 PM »
Hi, I'm not expecting an ID on this, but just wanted to see if anyone thinks that this is a Roman coin. Found it last week, it's slightly bigger than a modern penny. Looks like faint lettering on one side. If it is, it's my first roman after 10 years detecting!
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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2012, 10:46:31 PM »
Yep I think you've broken your Roman cherry Wink At least that's what I would be marking it down as if it were mine, well done.
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« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2012, 11:03:57 PM »
well done ....nothing like your first Roman  Wink
I tried experimenting a bit with the image but no luck. You could try shining a torch on it from the side, that will highlight any raised bits like the lettering

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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2012, 10:50:17 AM »
maybe try what i do,,,throw it in a glass of olive oil for a few days ,usually brings up some detail.
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« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2012, 03:51:10 PM »
Cool, thanks guys - I'll have to give the area a good search when I next go.
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