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Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 12/07/2011 7:21 pm Well, I am adding to my zoo series. I got this Gallienus RIC 245 a couple of days ago. I am having a bit of trouble with the mintmark though. I think it is an "A", but am unsure. I guess it could be an "N". What do you think? Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 12/07/2011 7:31 pm Nice coin, I can't make out the mint mark though. Congrats on going over 1000 posts. Edited by echizento 12/07/2011 7:32 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 12/07/2011 7:46 pm Thanks, I hadn't noticed. Do I win a cupie doll? I'd rather have a coin. These images are those of the seller and I can't seem to magnify it without it becoming distorted. I guess I will have to wait until I receive the coin which may be a while as this one is coming from a supplier in Spain. Report this Post to the Staff
dougsmit Pillar of the Community United States 1549 Posts	Posted 12/07/2011 10:37 pm It is an N but the Rome mint at that time tended to make N look like III. Compare the mintmark and the N's in NeptuNo. Report this Post to the Staff
dougsmit Pillar of the Community United States 1549 Posts	Posted 12/08/2011 5:29 pm Currently there is another thread on CC showing a new coin of Gallienus that does have the correct form of A in the mintmark. That coin also has an N in the legend providing a good comparison of how they made these letters at this mint at that date. Closing the top of the letter A was not always in fashion for much of the century. Report this Post to the Staff
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