Roman Bronze with Portrait on Each Side [solved]

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robmax
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Posted: 24 Oct 2024, 02:24 #
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Hi!  I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about a Roman bronze which appears to have a portrait bust on each side.  The first (obverse?) appears to be the head of a Roman emperor.  I cannot read the inscription, but it looks rather like Hadrian to me.  The second shows what looks (to me) like a younger man with short hair.  The text is difficult to read but seems to begin beneath the head with "OL..."?

The measures approx. 25mm across at the widest point and weighs 8.35g.

Any suggestions appreciated.   Thanks!

 

(Apologies if you've seen this before: I posted on another coin forum but did not get any answers there.)

 

Alexius73
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Posted: 24 Oct 2024, 07:52 #
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Antonius pius and octavian maybe

Alexander75
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Posted: 24 Oct 2024, 21:47 #
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Salve,bronzo di Antonino Pio di Olbasa in Pisidia

 

https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/4/7677

Status changed to Solved (robmax, 24 Oct 2024, 22:55)
robmax
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Posted: 24 Oct 2024, 22:57 #
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Thank you so much!  I have been struggling with this one for a bit.  

Frenchlover Catalogue referee
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Posted: 24 Oct 2024, 23:03 #
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Impressive identification !

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ALM
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Alexander75

Salve,bronzo di Antonino Pio di Olbasa in Pisidia

 

https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/4/7677

 

Hi

 

It is ok for me too !

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