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<p>[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 4962598, member: 110226"]Thanks</p><p><br /></p><p>I didn't consider a triple strike, and that is a definite possibility. There is a field of sorts below the eye, and that led me to think that there is a counterstamp in that area. On the other hand there is an almost perfect symmetry to the alignment of the lines below the eye. In order for a counterstamp to be applied so perfectly, a lot of skill and luck would be needed. </p><p><br /></p><p>The coin's obverse is really quite different from the style of the transitional owls. The alignment and style of the eye is quite different, the nose is very pointed, the general relief seems lower compared to other owls, and elements of the helmet's design seems heavier and less refined.</p><p><br /></p><p>So, yes, this and the Goldberg coin could very well be an imitation, possibly an early Egyptian one?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 4962598, member: 110226"]Thanks I didn't consider a triple strike, and that is a definite possibility. There is a field of sorts below the eye, and that led me to think that there is a counterstamp in that area. On the other hand there is an almost perfect symmetry to the alignment of the lines below the eye. In order for a counterstamp to be applied so perfectly, a lot of skill and luck would be needed. The coin's obverse is really quite different from the style of the transitional owls. The alignment and style of the eye is quite different, the nose is very pointed, the general relief seems lower compared to other owls, and elements of the helmet's design seems heavier and less refined. So, yes, this and the Goldberg coin could very well be an imitation, possibly an early Egyptian one?[/QUOTE]
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