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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 1748799, member: 19463&quot;]On another list I read there is a discussion about rare Tribute Pennies of Tiberius. We all know that Tribute Pennies are not rare but how many realize that there are six major groups of them separated by such things as the design of the chair legs and these groups can be used to tell if a coin is early or late in the series. Quite frankly, I do not care much about Tribute Penny legs but it is interesting to me that there are collectors out there who do to the point that they study the topic in detail.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On the other hand I specialize in the coins of Septimius Severus in the early part of his reign and am every bit as passionate about some minor variations on the common Julia Domna denarius showing Venus from the rear. Notice I did not say the Tiberius crowd should not flyspeck their TP&#039;s just that I have not gotten into it. I, however, notice whether the drapery that sort of covers Venus&#039; rear drapes down on the right, left or both sides, whether the coin is Rome, Syrian or Alexandria mint and other details of style. Most people who recognize these differences would not pay more for a drapery variation; a few will pay more for a less common mint; only the lunatic fringe like me look for the oddities. 99.999% of people who own a Domna of this type want only one and probably don&#039;t know which way the drapery falls on their coin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The question: Do any of you have a numismatic interest in a detail that is a far out as Tribute Penny legs or Domna drapery? What is it? Do any of you beginners see yourself ever wanting to develop an interest in something of this ilk or do you see it nothing short of crazy?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Five photos show two leg styles of Tribute Pennies and three Rome mint Domna draperies (Right, left and both). Be sure to distinguish between a right side drapery and the end of the palm on the Domna varieties.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plain legs, double ground line:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]274595[/ATTACH]</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Decorated legs, single ground line:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]274596[/ATTACH]</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Drapery left:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]274597[/ATTACH]</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Drapery both sides:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]274598[/ATTACH]</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Drapery right:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]274599[/ATTACH] Of these, only one is even scarce and that one will bring no premium in the market.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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