Striking error on Heliogabalus Mars Victor - is it a die cap ?

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  1. Gabor Papp

    Gabor Papp Active Member

    Hello,
    I have bought a very nice Heliogabalus antoninian recently. However, I noticed two places with additional material on the hair of Heliogabalus. Could this be due to die cap?
    What do you think about the originality of this coin? Can you see any suspicious sings?
    Thanks for any help!
     

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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    The coin is OK and most likely a clogged die.
     
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  4. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Welcome to the board, @Gabor Papp :)

    I don't see anything wrong with the coin. The additional material you pointed out (red in the image below) is just from breaks in the die. Bits of the die broke off and those recessed areas of the die cause areas of excess metal on the devices.

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  5. Gabor Papp

    Gabor Papp Active Member

    Thank you very much! :)
     
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