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DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/17/2012 3:50 pm Another coin that arrived yesterday, one that I also picked up for the portrait. This was a cheapie that I was willing the risk, but it turned out that Athen looks good, even slightly off-center and damaged. It was another photographic challenge--to capture the best features of both sides without accentuating the problems. In this case, overcast sunlight produced much better results than artificial light. Mysia, Pergamon, 200-133 BC AE16, 7.73gr (it's a thick coin) Athena helmeted right, Nike holding wreath and palm, facing right. Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 03/17/2012 4:01 pm Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/17/2012 5:36 pm Another interesting aspect to this thick coin are the edges. The circumference of the coin shows signs of being roughly shaped by filing. Since it's under the patina, is it safe to assume this happened long ago--perhaps to get the flan to weight before striking? Report this Post to the Staff
Doucet Pillar of the Community United States 1315 Posts	Posted 03/17/2012 8:38 pm Nice coin DVC I enjoy your Greek coins. You captured the depth on this one pretty nicely. I have a couple from Mysia. Report this Post to the Staff
dougsmit Pillar of the Community United States 1549 Posts	Posted 03/17/2012 9:08 pm Your photos show the situation well and I agree with your comments on it. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/17/2012 9:21 pm Thanks for your input and I appreciate your opinions Doug! Report this Post to the Staff
TJsCoins Pillar of the Community United States 3229 Posts	Posted 03/18/2012 2:26 pm Great coin dv! Very attractive! Report this Post to the Staff
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