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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Blake Davis, post: 8101526, member: 91820&quot;]Great group - The Marcus Aurelius has the odd portrait denarii from this period.&nbsp; I especially like the Domitian, but every coin in the group is beautiful and it is a wonderful collection - it is great to see how personal taste plays out in the wide wide field of ancient coins - you have coins that cover close to a 1000 years!</p><p><br /></p><p>I really like the feel of ancient coins, so I have become somewhat expert at removing coins from slabs, but that is a <b>purely</b> personal decision.</p><p><br /></p><p>For those who want to remove coins from slabs: I use one large wrench and one smaller pliers. Hold the slab with the large pliers in one hand, and use the smaller pliers to crack it open - slowly. Goggles are a must since the plastic sometimes goes flying.&nbsp; As soon as there is enough room to take out the coin, do it, but very carefully.&nbsp; The written description is perfect for the flip, the plastic goes in the recycling bin. I have done it many times without harming the coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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