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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 1871208, member: 19463&quot;]Guideline: If you see a sestertius of Septimius with complete legends on both sides and no really offensive faults, buy it.&nbsp; If you see one with those characteristics and a full, well struck laurel wreath, pay good money.&nbsp; Many of his sestertii are flatly struck and left the mint with Fine details at best.</p><p><br /></p><p>His sestertii are a bit more common from the early years of the reign.&nbsp; Dupondii and asses are not more common with several quite rare.&nbsp; </p><p>[ATTACH=full]315816[/ATTACH] </p><p>Beware, however, of asses that are thinner and lighter than should be the case.&nbsp; These are termed &#039;Cast in Gaul&#039; in the literature and should sell for a fraction of the regular coins.&nbsp; To my observation, many copy rare types so you really need to watch for them when buying a good type.&nbsp; </p><p>[ATTACH=full]315815[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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