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DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 06/13/2012 3:05 pm Quote: these coins do seem to have a unique/similar style about them, eh? From what I recall, Alexandria used a rather unique process to creat the flans--weren't they "sand cast", which led to the rough outer rim? Report this Post to the Staff
stevex6 Pillar of the Community 3352 Posts	Posted 06/13/2012 3:21 pm "POTIN" => copper, tin, lead NOTE: while researching, I found the following quote, regarding "potin" ... Quote: "Its name" (says Millin) "is derived from the mixture of metals employed in the manufacture of pots." Yummmy, mmmm, dinner is ready kids => nuthin' like stew, from a pot made outta lead!! Edited by stevex6 06/13/2012 3:23 pm Report this Post to the Staff
stevex6 Pillar of the Community 3352 Posts	Posted 06/13/2012 3:25 pm Hi DVC Really? ... that is also very interesting!! (so far, I'm really liking my new coin ... it has me intrigued) Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 06/13/2012 6:06 pm Steve, I've heard that either the flans were cast individually, or that a "potin" cyllinder was cast and flans were cut from the end. Certainly, the surfaces would have to be worked so they struck well. Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 06/13/2012 8:36 pm I like the artistic style of these coins and I've been wanting to start a set of these for some time. Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 06/13/2012 8:36 pm All very nice coins. Report this Post to the Staff
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