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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1724590, member: 26302&quot;]For this issue, this is my understanding. First, the bull crown was just their form of a fancy crown, like Sassanid rulers had. The name on the coin to the right is Npk Mlk, or as we say, Napki Malka. WE are assuming its the ruler&#039;s name, just like the Sassanid ruler&#039;s name appeared in the same place on their coins. From what I have seen, they wer not different denominations, more like debasement like Gallienus. THey actually have smaller bronzes that continued to be produced, so that would lead us to beleive that it was simply debasement of the drachms taking place.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good point on the reverses. That is where the rubber meets the road on these. Remember how I said three of my best now are from this group? THat is because three of these had complete, well struck reverses. That is what usually distiguishes a superlative coin from an ordinary one. THe design is a fire alter with two attendents, with wheels above each attendant. It appears both metal flow and very worn reverse dies were the culprit. If anyone is shopping for a superlative example, the reverse is the most important side to consider. I bought my group to study, and most any changes are on the obverse, so most having average reverses are not a huge deterrent, plus I got them at a great price. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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