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 KurtSSenior Member
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Lacking a better place to post this photo, it goes here.  This is a recent acquisition, and I'm particularly happy how the photo turned out. This is currently the oldest coin in my collection, a Probus Tetradrachm, minted in Alexandria Egypt c.276-282 A.D.
This is a thick flan, noticeably heavy coin, evidently containing some copper.
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 JRoccoVeteran Member
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:44 pm |
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Great presentation Kurt.
The white background makes the image jump.
Good job and nice coin too.
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 coopExpert Member
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:52 pm |
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OK, a side point. Notice the bumpy edges on the rim? How do you think this coin was made into a planchet and then struck?
The answer Here: between the question marks. Just highlight it and you will see the answer.
?The planchets weren't cut, they were cast.?
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KurtSSenior Member
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:55 pm |
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Thanks! Despite the small size of this coin (17mm), I was pretty impressed by its presence. I think the Romans knew a thing or two about depicting authority in their coinage.
Coop, that's an interesting piece of triva! The edge certainly does have that granular quality I'd associate with casting.
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