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Offline Daniel Bergström

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Marc Anthony legionary denarius
« on: February 15, 2017, 12:01:04 pm »
I just got this coin in the mail and now i'm wondering what legion do you think this is?

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Re: Marc Anthony legionary denarius
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2017, 12:10:57 pm »
XXII  or XVII

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Re: Marc Anthony legionary denarius
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2017, 12:19:07 pm »
Yes i'm thinking the same, i'm leaning more towards XXII but i'm not sure

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Re: Marc Anthony legionary denarius
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2017, 12:22:53 pm »
LEG XVII is more common than LEG XXII but I'd lean more towards LEG XXII

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Re: Marc Anthony legionary denarius
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2017, 10:47:22 am »
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Re: Marc Anthony legionary denarius
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2017, 10:56:46 am »
XXII  ;D

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Re: Marc Anthony legionary denarius
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2017, 08:53:40 pm »
Couple of test cuts on the other side too.

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Re: Marc Anthony legionary denarius
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2017, 05:06:47 pm »
Yes i noticed 2 bankers marks on it, altough it's not in the nicest condition i got it for a real bargain price so i'm really happy with it  :laugh:

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Re: Marc Anthony legionary denarius
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2017, 11:04:38 pm »
There's another Antony going for a bargain in the member''s auction with a clear number! ;D

 

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