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New Member
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  I will put up my coin for discussion. Has this got an Al marco Gauge or is it a bankers mark please?. Whatever it is personally I think it adds to its appeal, Thank you for looking M. VOLTEIUS M.F. AR DENARIUS SCARCE Description: •Date: C, 75 BC •Obv: Laureate and bearded head of Jupiter right •Rev: Tetrastyle Doric Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus with closed doors; the pediment is ornamented with a thunderbolt, and surmounted by a range of ornamented crockets; acroteria at the lower angles and apex; M • VOLTEI • M • F in exergue •Size: 17 mm •Weight: 3.75g
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It is common for RR coins to have a bit of the flan removed to meet the desired weight specification. Sasanian Persian coins are suspected to have some of the same features, but that is debated. A nice coin, BTW.
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New Member
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Thank you for your reply and for commenting. I thought it just looked different and felt compelled to own it
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Most of all, it shows the original Temple of Jove/Jupiter. Really interesting Etruscan style.
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Thank you Masis it is lovely to know other people appreciate your coins Thanks
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Moderator
 United States
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Not any bankers mark that I know about. I agree with Anoob that it is a reduction of the weight. Very nice coin.
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Thank you echizento I am so happy now I know other people like my coin CHEERS
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Naw Faustina we don't like, your coin we love your coin!!
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Reading a bit on the Temple. In 75 BC when the coin was struck, the Temple was in ruins after being burnt down during the civil wars in the time of Sulla, in 83 BC. It was not rebuilt until the late 60's BC. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple...rst_building |
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New Member
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Thank you Thank you for your great replies I am thrilled that you see what I see in this coin it just draws me to me it feels magical. Thank you Masis for your time in putting the link up which I have enjoyed reading and will add to my history of this coin. What a friendly bunch you are I have been bowled over with your kindness
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