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Offline Kamnaskires

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Group of Orodes II Drachms
« on: May 17, 2017, 02:18:09 pm »
These seven drachms were just listed, individually, [REMOVED BY ADMIN].  Remarkably similar detailing and wear throughout the bunch here. [REMOVED BY ADMIN]



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Offline Molinari

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Re: Group of Orodes II Drachms
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2017, 02:40:26 pm »
Could it just be a damaged die, and these all found together as part of the same hoard?  Or are you suggesting a transfer die that was altered a bit on several of these.
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Re: Group of Orodes II Drachms
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2017, 03:26:21 pm »
I don't know (with regard to method of manufacture), Nick, but the similar details - crescent, lettering, and such - across seven coins listed simultaneously - and by a dealer with some notoriety - is enough to warrant some concern, at least for me.  I have spotted occasional Parthian die matches in the past, across dealers' listings and auction catalogs.  However, I've never, ever, seen this many Parthians with such striking similarities sold as a group.  I would certainly not touch them.
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Re: Group of Orodes II Drachms
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2017, 08:14:15 pm »
Discussion here should be about the coins, not the seller or the venue. 
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