Unknown Provincial - need help pls.

[adventus]

It's an AE17. can't make out the bust. The reverse shows a winged figure, leaning right w/ left foot crossed over rt. Any ideas?? :confused:

[Vladimir]

Hello Adventus!
This is Elagabalus probably minted in Nicopolis ad Istrum, MOESIA INFERIOR (because of the iconography of the bust, plus the type of the reverse).
The reverse is actually the winged figure of the Genius of the Death, who is standing right, with his legs crossed and leaning on a turned down torch. My understanding for the symbolism in the reverse is: It is time to enjoy the life! The Genius of the Death is still resting and not ready with the torch to illuminate our road to the underworld so we have some time.
I hope this will help.
Vladimir

[adventus]

Thanks V. - That's the same as another opinion I got on it. Seems like I got in on the ground floor of something nice here. :D