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<p>[QUOTE="Sallent, post: 2852192, member: 76194"]Well, I listed seller's atributions for now. That doesn't mean it is right. I'll be rechecking the atributions on all my Gordies soon. So far it hasn't been a big priority as I have so many reverse types still missing, but eventually it will become a priority.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>As for the question, why the 3rd Century? Because it was an era of chaos and incredible events. The Roman Empire tore itself appart, became 3 empires at one point, and managed to pull itself together again. And on top of that, there were countless coups, usurpers, wars, etc. Heck, at one point there was even a Britanic Empire (foreshadowing the future I guess). I think all of that is more interesting than the eras of peace and abundance with the occasional rotten emperor.</p><p><br /></p><p>That's not to say I don't care for the other eras. I do...which is why I have so many RR, 1st and 2nd century Roman coins, and even a decent Greek Collection...but the 3rd century is my long term pet project.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Sallent, post: 2852192, member: 76194"]Well, I listed seller's atributions for now. That doesn't mean it is right. I'll be rechecking the atributions on all my Gordies soon. So far it hasn't been a big priority as I have so many reverse types still missing, but eventually it will become a priority. As for the question, why the 3rd Century? Because it was an era of chaos and incredible events. The Roman Empire tore itself appart, became 3 empires at one point, and managed to pull itself together again. And on top of that, there were countless coups, usurpers, wars, etc. Heck, at one point there was even a Britanic Empire (foreshadowing the future I guess). I think all of that is more interesting than the eras of peace and abundance with the occasional rotten emperor. That's not to say I don't care for the other eras. I do...which is why I have so many RR, 1st and 2nd century Roman coins, and even a decent Greek Collection...but the 3rd century is my long term pet project.[/QUOTE]
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