Do you think this is a die match?

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  1. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    My coin from Laodicea Combusta with Titus and Domitian (top). Do you think it's a die match with this one which sold at a recent Numismatik Naumann auction (bottom)?

    Titus and Domitian Laodicea Combusta.jpg
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    Titus and Domitian, Caesares, AD 69-81.
    Roman provincial Æ 18.5 mm, 5.14 g, 5 h.
    Lycaonia, Laodicea Combusta (Laodikeia Katakekaumene / Claudio-Laodicea).
    Obv: TITOC KAI ΔOMITIANOC KAICAΡEC, bare head of Titus right, facing bare head of Domitian left.
    Rev: KΛAYΔIO ΛAOΔIKЄѠN, Cybele, polos on head, seated left, holding patera and tympanum; lion beneath throne.
    Refs: RPC II 1613; von Aulock Lykaoniens 151; SNG von Aulock 8416; Waddington 4779; SNG France III 2322.
     
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I'm terrible at spotting die matches, but the obverse sure looks it to me. That's a nice coin btw.
     
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  4. Ryro

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    Likewise. It sure looks spot on to me... For what it's worth. 2 beauties right there folks!
     
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  5. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Overlaying the second on the first, fiddling with transparency, rotation, and sizing confirms that both obverse and reverse are die matches. Confidence level 100% :)
     
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  6. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Thank you so much!
     
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  7. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..i was just thinking about that last nite, on how two ancients (coins) are really never exactly alike. i agree with the conclave, these two are a die match.
     
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