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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bing, post: 1802403, member: 44132&quot;]While I have great admiration for Curtis Clay&#039;s opinions and I have no way to prove otherwise, I have a differing opinion about officially issued fourees.&nbsp; My opinion is solely based on my distrust of governments in general.&nbsp; We see throughout history how governments devalue currency as spending levels increase (for whatever reason).&nbsp; I can&#039;t help but think that the Romans were not beyond issuing worthless, or near worthless, coinage as the needs for money increased.&nbsp; Just my opinion.&nbsp; We all have one just like certain body parts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I too am interested in the large difference in weight between my AR Denarius and maridvnvm&#039;s coin.&nbsp; My initial assumption was the general wear on my coin as compared to his, but it is a substantial difference (near .5g).&nbsp; This particular coin was issued in 55BC, so the Romans had already settled into their own standards.&nbsp; Anyone have an opinion?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>BTW, welcome kaparthy.&nbsp; I think you will find an enjoyable and active group of collectors here on CT.&nbsp; We all like to show off our coins and we all like to share our opinions.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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