Ancient long shot [solved]

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Below find digital images of an ancient coin with not much left. Regrettably, with the Rube Goldberg imaging setup that I have, good images in this instance were not obtainable (surprised I can get decent images at all). Having said that, the coin in hand can be said to have the following diagnostics (all lettering subject to revision):

D.- 22mm
W.- 6.37 grams
Metal-Copper or Bronze
Style- Greek Imperial (Roman Colonial)

Obverse inscription (barely there)-- AVG back of head
Obverse design--Bare head right.

Reverse inscription-- ETOYCE
Reverse design-- Bull (cow) or Goat standing right with inscription above.

Tried Icard but was unable to make progress. Other avenues also failed...think the bust is of Avgustvs but not sure by any means as the AVG is a guess. All ideas most welcome.

I'm not sure it's of much help, but I think I see an image of a person standing right when rotated this way:


Additionally, are you sure it's "ETOYCE?"
Something like this one possibly?:
https://www.coinarchives.com/b2d3a44efa3861d7ccd2315732b2d145/img/leu_winterthur/e8/image00732.jpg
Many thanks to Steve27 and alfonz for their input on this attribution. It sure appears that you are exactly correct Steve27...I was looking at it from the wrong aspect and thought it appeared like Bull to me. If you may examine the link that alfonz has supplied it appears to be the correct coin.

On the reverse, notice the ETOYCE to the left and the seated figure to the right. On my coin most of the devices including those in front of the seated figure on the reverse are washed away by wear and corrosion. I am surprised that I was able to get the ETOYCE right.

On the obverse it appears to be a coin of Tiberivs not Avgvstvs. Note the TIBEP at the upper right in front of head and the KAICAP at upper left. On the subject coin all this is missing.

I still have not fully attributed the coin but am well on my way. Thanks again to both Steve27 and alfonz for taking the time and making an effort to help me with my quest to attribute this coin. It has taken ~35 years but the goal is in sight.
The coin I posted here infact is a coin of Emperor Claudius (Full name: Tiberius Claudius Nero Germanicus so thats possibly why the legend on that provincial coin starts with TIBEPIOC.
Here a page with some examples:
http://coinproject.com/search_city_result.php?city=Uncertain-Caesarea&region=SYRIA,-UNCERTAIN-CAESAREA&type=5
Many thanks alfonz for saving me the time and effort needed to hunt the subject coin down...your effort is much appreciated, as now the coin is fully attributed.

Kindest regards,

LHNUMIS
Status changed to Solved (LHNUMIS, 20 Sep 2019, 08:06)

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