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Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 08/05/2012 5:10 pm In watching the entrants for the newest Smackdown, I saw the coin Ancientnoob posted and thought it looked similar to one of mine. It is NOT a die match, as there are too many differences. However, the facial characteristics of the portrait looks eerily the same. If these two dies were not cut by the same die-maker, one was trained by the other or they both learned from the same person. What are your thoughts? (I lightened your image a bit. I hope you don't mind) Report this Post to the Staff

Doucet Pillar of the Community United States 1315 Posts	Posted 08/05/2012 5:39 pm Yep. The jaw lines are almost identical and the eyes, nose and mouth are treated in a very similar way. Their both from the same mint and officina. I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same guy. To bad we can't go back and see for sure, eh. Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 08/05/2012 5:44 pm One could argue different die, same hand. Astounding. * YAY !! 100th POST * I don't even know what to say I must be in some kind of shock. I mean look he even engraved his gamma the same way. The shape and Relative size of the letters, I wonder if someone who had knowledge of Autographs and handwriting could tell us with certainty? It might actually be worth investigating. Nate @JW did you get my email? Edited by Ancientnoob 08/05/2012 5:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 08/05/2012 5:56 pm Thats awesome! Thousands of years and the guy finally gets noticed. Could collect by Die carver...now that would be a challenge. See how many dies you can find by the guy. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 08/05/2012 6:03 pm I would say that they were done by the same die maker. Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 08/05/2012 6:19 pm Lets not forget to compare exact weight and size... 2.75g and a hair over 19mm. Same denomination? Report this Post to the Staff
Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 08/05/2012 6:32 pm Mine is slightly heavier at 3.32g, but size is the same at 19mm. Glad you all agree there are similarities. When I first saw Anoob's coin, I took a double take thinking it was my coin. But, of course, further examination revealed the differences. I almost entered this coin in the Smackdown. My wife think's it is one of my better Constantine I coins. Nice coin Anoob. Report this Post to the Staff
Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 08/05/2012 6:58 pm Jwharper, you should enter it, its a curiousity. The same die maker could aid in getting more votes! Report this Post to the Staff
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