Fav coin 3 April

[Automan]

Here is a coin of particular interest because it shows significant traces of flan preparation. Additionally, it's also quite nice, if I may say so myself.

145. Nicopolis ad Istrum. Gordian III. Æ 27 (4 Assaria). A.D. 238-244. Magistrate: Sabinius Modestus. Obv: AUTKMANTWNIOS GOPDIANOS. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: (URSAB)MODESTOU NIKOPOLEITWNPRO, (CICT…) in ex. Eagle standing, head raised, holding wreath in beak. Ref: BMC -. Grade: VF, slightly irreglar flan with minor flat section as made, brown-green patina. Indentation on obv. and rev. with circular tracings. Circular tracings also on flat section of flan. Die Axis: 360°. Weight: 13.94 g.

Does anyone else have coins whit circular tracings around the central indentations? If you do, post them!

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[Automan]

If you look closely, especially at the reverse, you'll see the circular tracings.

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[Xerburous]

That is like a work of art, a wonderful coin. Sspectacular!!!!!!!

[featherz]

Yes, I have one. Not as nice as yours but you can see the tracings well:



(Fan shaped swoosh under the hole on the reverse)..

[featherz]

Here's another, with a tracing more similar to yours:

[Automan]

Yes, interesting specimens. What I meant, though, was the tracings that are apparent on the "darker" part of the rev (in hand there isn't nearly as great a difference in colour as on the scan. Annoying), which is thinner than the rest of the coin. Hence the die never touched this area, leaving all the tracings.

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[featherz]

Gotchya! I am used to showing those two coins in response to 'what the heck are those little holes' discussions so I immediately assumed that's what you meant with this
"Does anyone else have coins whit circular tracings around the central indentations?"

nice coin!!



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