4 Coins found Trying to indentify.

[BabyTiger]

first time doing a weekend Treasure hunt and came across 4 items I could not identify out of the 50 items we found. I linked an image to each description as well as the URL to the actual page where I uploaded the photo for bigger pics. First time Posting here and thanks in advance for all the help.

1) Copper coin, dated 1748 has a crown top with two symbols below it. looks like a 2 headed eagle and an E turned to the right.
there is a number 1 in a circle below both images centered. The Reverse is completely worn, and no markings are visible at all.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31499149@N06/4314829498/


2) Copper Coin, no date found. the front side has a water jug? on it with some writing. The jug is similar to those on Israeli coins.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31499149@N06/4314089547/

The Reverse has an odd design, to me it looks like a butterfly, or an old carnival mask. There is writing on the bottom of the coin as well and a wreathed border.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31499149@N06/4314091189/

3) Copper Coin, No date, Front of coin has an image of a man standing, holding a person? or tall object in his out stretched hand. There is another character standing to his left, which may be a bird? Writing around the coins face looks like IOVICONS **VA**BIAVCC *HANT

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31499149@N06/4314822668/

The reverse has a portrait on it of a man bearded, wearing a very detailed garment. he looks to be holding an object in his hand possibly a sword facing downwards. There is writing around the coin which looks like HI(upside down A)SNVC

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31499149@N06/4314824460/

4) Copper Coin, Has a 8 pointed "star" or "sun on the front, with symbols in between each point.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31499149@N06/4314094641/

The reverse is very hard for me to determine any helpful clues.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31499149@N06/4314108965/


If you need any more information, let me know! will try my best to help.

 

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[texan connection]

what type of Treasure Hunt did you dig these?

 

[BabyTiger]

what type of Treasure Hunt did you dig these?

Was vacationing in Europe and Asia. Scuba diving and beach combing.

 

[Mackaydon]

Coin #3:
Your reverse image (Jupiter standing left and holding Victory) and legend looks and reads similar to a coin from the reign of Constantine I, like this one:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=124&pos=5

But the obverse appears more modern than the reverse; interesting.
Don........

 

[BabyTiger]

Coin #3:
Your reverse image (Jupiter standing left and holding Victory) and legend looks and reads similar to a coin from the reign of Constantine I, like this one:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=124&pos=5

But the obverse appears more modern than the reverse; interesting.
Don........

Yes, looking at the coin it does have Jupiter standing facing left, chlamys across his left shoulder holding a scepter, Victory on globe. (Delta) right. The only thing it is missing is the wreath in left field, and the bottom Text characters are different. The reverse seems to have different text, and the image is similar but not the same detailed markings... This is a very good start! thanks!

 

[Mackaydon]

The bottom text (in the exergue area) is the specific mint location; appears to be SMN(then a letter that looks like a 'T' but, in fact, I think is the Greek 'G', for gamma). The mint then is Nicomedia.
The legend might read: IMP LICI NIVS AVG (IMPerator, LICInius--emperor from 308-324)AUGustus
I can't find the exact coin; hopefully someone can. It may be a replica 'in the style of' a Licinius coin from Nicomedia.
Don.....

 

[CRUSADER]

2) Copper Coin - is a modern copy of an ancient coin.

You found this on a beach?

 

[BabyTiger]

2) Copper Coin - is a modern copy of an ancient coin.

You found this on a beach?

Yes, talking to a friend he said it is common to find replica coins on beaches which have a high tourism rate... unsure if that's true but I am still new to the hunting game. Whether it is valuable or not, it was still fun digging it up. Thanks for the post I can check #2 off the list.