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Moderator
 United States
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Excellent coin, I really like the way the patina enhances the emperors face.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Wow, I love it, great coin!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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TIF, love this coin, details are awesome, love that blue hue around Hadrian's bust..  |
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Amazing coin, like the text: Africa!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ah the mystique of Africa, a great choice. Stunning portait. Good Taste.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pishpash, Most ancient coins and nealry all of the coins of Rome with exception of AS Graves of the RR are struck coins.
Notice the "veins" in the metal around some of the text and top rear of Hadrians head, these are clear signs of the metal being stressed when it was struck. Hope this helps.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Pish-- it was struck.
Eng-- the blue is green in hand and on my screen. I'm going to soak it in pure acetone just in case it's PVC residue.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Unrelated, but I'm traveling today and it looks like the first flight doesn't have wifi! How dare they? lol
Not sure I can go several hours without coin social networks :/
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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So much to learn! Good luck on your trip TIF :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is one fine coin! You set the bar high for the rest of the series. Will be looking forward to seeing them! I have one of the same silver Africa type that I've posted before which is not nearly as great as TIF's coin. I also have this bronze as, ae25, Hispania, not too great either but interesting. My favorites are Egyptos, Africa, Hispania and Nilus. Check out this site if you haven't seen it. http://www.fredericweber.com/HADRIE...rovinces.htm |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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TIF, that coin is gorgeous. The travel series is extensive, and some are very rare, but they are really interesting coins. I hope you find others and show us them.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Wow--very nice Hadrian--congrats!  |
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