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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Collect89, post: 1791137, member: 15445&quot;]If it were a modern coin with a first strike mirror brockage then there would typically be more distortion. Since it is an ancient and struck at lower speed &amp; lower pressure, perhaps it is normal to get such a perfect mirror brockage image? If it doesn&#039;t scream fake to any of you ancient folks, then I might buy it the next time I meet this dealer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Note that the brockage side appears rather flashy &amp; perfect (including the field). I would expect this in the protected areas where it is inverse relief. The protected area shows some really nice luster &amp; detail of the hair. However, the field on the brockage side is also flashy &amp; does not appear to have the contact marks and wear associated with the obverse. Maybe this perfect field is the result of when it was cleaned long ago. I appreciate you guys looking at it to see if it looks like a normal ancient brockage to you.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]289074[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]289073[/ATTACH] BTW, this coin comes from an honest dealer with a guaranty. I&#039;ve dealt with the man for a dozen years. However, he has only recently begun dealing in ancient coins and he bought this coin from the proverbial &quot;old time collector&quot;.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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