Unknown coins

Pwill

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The third coin is Roman and depicts an 'lituus' on the left; a curved wand-like device used by an 'augur' (a priest or official) who practiced augury; the interpretation of the will of the gods by studying the flight of birds.
Don......
 

More on the third coin:
The object seen on the right side is called a 'simpulum'; a ladle used by the priests in sacrificing to the Roman gods. A libation jug is also shown. Shown all together with the lituus can indicate the emperor has held or is currently holding the office of chief priest.
Don....(I'm still looking for that coin.)
 

Looking closer at that coin..........the vertical object on the right is actually a 'sprinkler' (also referred to as an 'aspergill') which is a device used by the priest to sprinkle holy water on the people or objects that he blesses.

Is coin #4 the 'heads' of coin #3?
Don....
 

Thanks for the information yes pic 3 and 4 go together not sure who it is though just new to metal detecting but really enjoying it so far
 

Pwill,
Just noticed you are a 'newbie'. Welcome to Treasure Net !!
Can you read off the legend letters you see in coin #4.
If possible, take another pic, closer up and in the sharpest focus you can.
Many thanks
Don..
 

Thanks camera not too great best I could doimage.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg
 

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