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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I could be wrong (often am) But aren't these two coins an exact die match both obverse and reverse ?
Very unusual to say the least
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Valued Member
United States
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The 2 coins look very similar could they be cast copies?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3444 Posts |
Almost certainly struck. The flans do not match which would be impossible. But the dies appear identical. The difference in scale makes the determination more difficult but I am seeing quite a few points of similarity and no real differences anywhere. This is of course possible. They may have even come from the same 'hoard'. But the mints at this time were starting to gear up for the 24/7 needs to pay the troops. Finding such a match is a rare opportunity for a collector.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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FYI
Sear lists this coin (Sear 7881 RIC 156) as dating AD 222 and mentions that it was also minted in Antioch.
Edited by FVRIVS RVFVS
02/12/2014 08:36 am
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Pillar of the Community
 Italy
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222 AD , thats awesome . I had been in the market for awhile to get an early Denarius of Alexander Severus .
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Anybody telling the seller his description is wrong?
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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Nope . But I am surprised no one has snagged it up yet at the price the dealer is offering.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
Go for it and have a pair!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3444 Posts |
These types are usually very affordable for collectors. The chance to have a pair would be silly to pass up.
It may be your only chance !
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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Do you think it's genuine ?
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Valued Member
United States
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Both of these look legit by the way. It's not a very common issue so not surprised about the die link.
Ras
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Moderator
 United States
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Ras, I've already included that with all your other works in the section on Books, Downloads, and Web sites. How is ERIC III coming along?
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Valued Member
United States
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Oh, sorry, didn't mean to double post the info then.
Wish it were going faster but cataloging three quarters of a million coins takes a long darn time :-)
Ras
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Moderator
United States
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Not a problem, I've been keeping up with you progress and when you add a free download I make sure it gets listed here.
Ron
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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Nice catalog . It looks like it took a lot of hard work . Alexander Severus has always been one of my favorite Emperor's , so thank you.
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