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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;tenbobbit, post: 4206032, member: 95247&quot;]One point that needs some attention is that these coins were produced 1800years apart, using very different tools and techniques.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Julia Mamaea has a wonderful Obverse die but is paired with a poorly executed and worn Reverse die, this is often the case with ancients.</p><p>Perfection costs a LOT of money in the ancients realm so some sacrifices have to be made, the mark on the Obverse is not an issue but the Reverse will hold it back.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The 65 Lincoln is ……… a 65 Lincoln !!</p><p><br /></p><p>So your options are - an 1800 yr old coin in very nice condition or a 55 yr old Lincoln with a questionable ( to me ) appearance.</p><p><br /></p><p>I urge folks to embrace the history contained within the Denarius and to ignore the modern practice of dumbing down.</p><p><br /></p><p>Just my 2p worth.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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