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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;zcs90, post: 26121442, member: 45488&quot;]I recently acquired this coin and was hoping someone with more ancient numismatic experience could give me their opinion on it. I believe this is a Balkan Type of RIC 100. It was overstruck on a Caligula As and I am trying to find out why. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://imgur.com/a/U52GrS7" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://imgur.com/a/U52GrS7" rel="nofollow">https://imgur.com/a/U52GrS7</a></p><p><br /></p><p>In my research it appears coins were overstruck for two main reasons, being worn out and for political reasons. The Caligula legend that is visible appears to have good details so I think it is for political reasons. Caligula suffered &quot;Damnatio Memoriae&quot; after his death having his name &quot;erased&quot;. Could this coin be a result of this act or is there another reason it was done?</p><p><br /></p><p>I appreciate any insight on its history anyone might be able to offer. Thank you![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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