GOLD COIN Need Help!

[killerwine]

This coin is from a friend of my dad's. My dad wasn't quite sure but I think he said his friends daughter found it in a shipwreck...I can find out more if it helps. Any ideas what it is? I also have some what appear to be bronze coins. I've done some reading about Roman coins but don't have the book with me...For some reason the coin looks familiar. Help!

 

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[Gunner]

Looks like a bronze Roman "Dupondius". Definitely not gold. Not sure of emperor though. Will try to find out for you. Looks 3rd century A.D.

Gunner

 

[Gunner]

Attributed by Barry Murphy:

Maximinus I Dupondius. Reverse type SALVS AVGVSTI (his photo has been flipped over so everything is backwards). RIC IV 65.