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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Coin of the Day => Topic started by: David Atherton on October 30, 2018, 06:01:45 am

Title: Misattributed COTD
Post by: David Atherton on October 30, 2018, 06:01:45 am
A recent auction win was misattributed to Rome. https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-150565

It is actually from Antioch. I recognised it straight away by the style and most importantly the portrait - I already have two other rare denarii  from the issue with the same obverse die.
Title: Re: Misattributed COTD
Post by: Joe Sermarini on October 30, 2018, 06:33:15 am
I think the difference between Rome and Antioch must have been a bit more subtle at this time than it would be later. It is not immediately obvious to me that this is an Antioch coin. Good catch.
Title: Re: Misattributed COTD
Post by: orfew on October 30, 2018, 08:25:19 am
Very nice capture David. Congrats on adding another great rarity to your collection.

Andrew
Title: Re: Misattributed COTD
Post by: David Atherton on October 31, 2018, 09:38:42 am
Thanks everyone for the comments!