Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Flans made with a rolling pin before striking?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Justin Lee, post: 4231773, member: 87404"]Interesting theory! The shape does appear to have happened prior to striking, as you would think if made by striking it would emanate equally from the center. From my perspective, this phenomenon seems to appear less (or not at all) earlier on in the life of the antoninianus denomination, and then starts up around Gordian III—perhaps a new technology and technique was introduced?</p><p><br /></p><p>Here are some of my examples...</p><p><img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/collagemaker_20180907_140704380.jpg?w=723" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/collagemaker_20190531_155227466.jpg?w=723" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/collagemaker_20190427_132904052.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>And is this an example?? I personally don't think so... though oblong, it doesn't seem uniformly oblong, like the others. I'm uncertain.</p><p><img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/collagemaker_20191202_223152789.jpg?w=723" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Justin Lee, post: 4231773, member: 87404"]Interesting theory! The shape does appear to have happened prior to striking, as you would think if made by striking it would emanate equally from the center. From my perspective, this phenomenon seems to appear less (or not at all) earlier on in the life of the antoninianus denomination, and then starts up around Gordian III—perhaps a new technology and technique was introduced? Here are some of my examples... [IMG]https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/collagemaker_20180907_140704380.jpg?w=723[/IMG] [IMG]https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/collagemaker_20190531_155227466.jpg?w=723[/IMG] [IMG]https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/collagemaker_20190427_132904052.jpg[/IMG] And is this an example?? I personally don't think so... though oblong, it doesn't seem uniformly oblong, like the others. I'm uncertain. [IMG]https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/collagemaker_20191202_223152789.jpg?w=723[/IMG][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Flans made with a rolling pin before striking?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...