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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 7972015, member: 19463&quot;]The dupondius demonstrates an interesting point.&nbsp; A few years back, more collectors would consider a stripped bare brass coin to be less desirable than one with a nice green patina but now there are many people you prefer yellow.&nbsp; The coin has a clear mark of denomination II on the reverse but does not have the radiate crown we have come to expect on dupondii.&nbsp; Compare it to my similar example below.&nbsp; My reverse, unfortunately, lacks the II and the yellow brass is under a decent green patina.&nbsp; </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1382892[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Another reverse from this period demonstrates a triple play denomination.&nbsp; There is yellow metal, the II in exergue and the radiate crown.&nbsp; The reverse &#039;texture&#039; makes it less desirable even though the coin has a bit less wear AND screams &#039;dupondius&#039;.&nbsp; It is from the mint at Rome rather than Lugdunum.&nbsp; From the time of Nero through Vespasian the concepts of marking denominations were being developed so collectors today have to be aware of the considerations.&nbsp;&nbsp; [ATTACH=full]1382903[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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