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As mentioned elsewhere a while ago. I once worked in manufacturing metal stampings ie "widgets". While we basically were just forming pieces accidents do happen. I have seen more than my share of pieces of metal that were 'misstruck' or otherwise mashed by dies that got mis aligned. I am no genius by any stretch !
I do try and intuit these things by observation. A larger viewing screen helps too !
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Here is a better view of the uneven strike:-  |
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Try this one out.... Calabria, Taras, Silver Nomos Obv:â€" Helmeted, nude warrior riding on horse right, transverse spear in right hand, large round shield behind, [ΦI before], ΦHRAE / ΛHTWΣ below. Rev:â€" [T_A_RAS], Taras astride dolphin left, holding flower & cornucopiae; EI monogram & thymiaterion behind Minted in Calabria, Taras from .c. 272 - 235 B.C. Pheraeletos as magistrate  |
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We are starting to go beyond my limited knowledge but I will give it a shot.
Reasonably well centered (can't imagine that there are many that don't go over the edges) with surface corrosion (possible impurities) and light wear. I am thinking an upper end F to low end VF. I am a bit out of my league on this one.
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Taras Nomos-
I would say its a great coin. Only slightly off center with legends..I think it would be a solid VF.
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Here is one I have posted previously. The late 3rd century bronzes can tough to grade. Not only are they exceptionally hard to locate for the average collector, they are often in rough shape. This one has what I look for A) Sharp portrait B) Nice green (thick) patina. A bit of roughness around the edges but I think these issues tend to be that way. The alloy by this time was basically recycled older coinage and impurities were accumulating which tend to corrode. For these reasons I am more 'lenient'. Lets see what you think ! AE As of Aurelian Rv CONCORDIA AVG   |
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Again I agree with your assessment. On whats important on this series of coinage. With 95% of the legend intact and nice sharp details and a solid patina this would be a aEF. With some minor corrosion that is common for the type, this is a great example. For me the details of the best keep it from a F grade. The ear is still distinct from the hair and the laureate making it at least VF. The presents of clear legend and small reverse details certainly make it high VF. With the state of preservation and the cruddyness of the type you looking at aEF.
Anoob Grade. aEF. Exceptional for type. Corroded.
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Opinionon this AE Full Follis of Lyon, Constantine I  |
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I make the Aurelian a GVF.
The CTG would be a GF.
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I can live with those grades ..... besides it won't be going anywhere soon.
Constantine is a more difficult call. Portrait I feel has low end VF details and legend seems pretty clean (although the ending is not well illuminated ..... P F AVG ? If it were NOB C I would give a bonus point !) The green 'stuff' does not bother me at all ..... as we all know by now I like a few 'buggers' on my bronze. The real deal.
Reverse seems weak. But the lettering is reasonably sharp. I am inclined to attribute the weakness on the body to a worn die with the legend letters recut. Some nice yellowish surface 'buggers' to contrast with the green do not detract at all for me. Better than a mere F
Low end VF ..... FR scale VF-2
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I have a similar coin to the CTG...  and another from a different issue  |
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Well these will drive me nuts ! Unfortunately 'duty' calls and I have not the time for fun anymore.
Minimal wear with very light corrosion ...... borderline VF/XF !
The only thing missing ....... ? "Green and Yeller"
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FV, thick patina, nice color with most of the legend readable and sharp details. I would grade this coin at VF+.
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Anoob, green deposits and some wear, otherwise a very nice coin. I would grade at VF.
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