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Here are some news

The last one came out from DW and some brushing :

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On the obverse, the facing head of Constans II ( maybe you can read the letters CON T ) on the right of the "portrait"

On the reverse the letter "M" ( it is a follis too ) with the legend (AN)NO on the left, regnal year II ? on the right
There is probably a small cross above the M
The remnant crust is more ...

We are at the 6th day of the cleaning process

2 are well advanced, one is still in DW

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number 1 looks like a byzantine follis from Constans II or Heraclius, the letter M is quite visible on the reverse.

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this one too is a follis ( letter M on the reverse ) with a depiction of a standing emperor on the obverse
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I have decided to share with you the cleaning process of 3 Byzantine coins

These 3 are very crusty :

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and for the moment i have put them in DW ( penny is there for comparison of size )

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Will keep you informed of the progress in the cleaning process !

- Philippe

My first Indian Head Cents :

Today present in the collection
Mainly in G condition or lower

Year	Description	Quantity	Remarks
1881	IHC	1

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Hi Group

Just as a tribute to my on going interest for Septimius Severus :

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A bold portrait with a Nike countermark ( first time to get one like this )

Another one with a Temple in a 3D View :

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I will add other pics later and put also some statistics regarding my new interest in US Coins

Cheers
Philippe ...