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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Blake Davis, post: 3472354, member: 91820&quot;]I agree - the contrasting colors are quite beautiful.&nbsp; I have one of the same (&quot;Anonna&quot;) type but with a bust type that is common on later Elagabalus sestertii, but only appears in medallions on Septimius sestertii.&nbsp; I have come across only one other with the bust type on my coin (which I now have to post!), and it is a die match of the one I have.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>It is why I enjoy collecting coins of Septimius - every time I think I have learned all there is to know about his coins something new comes up - it was great to find out that his &quot;DIVI&quot; coins were struck celebrating being the son of Marcus Aurelius (one Senator congratulated Septimius on discovering his father or similar words - that took courage!). </p><p><br /></p><p>I have not had the same enjoyment with the coins of any other emperor, although I am sure that there are mysteries left to be solved for any series. I think if I could afford it I would collect Hadrian as well - his sestertii are wonderful, especially the travel series.&nbsp; But expensive too![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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