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<p>[QUOTE="Terence Cheesman, post: 8376453, member: 86498"]The question of fine style can be an issue because in essence the answer is; "I know it when I see it". The term "fine style" suggests that the die engraver used his skill to produce an image that is superior to most of the type that are issued from that mint at that time. This is more often seen on Greek coins as the differences in style can be quite dramatic. In way of illustration.</p><p>Kroton Ar Nomos 400-375 BC Obv Head of Hera slightly facing to the right. Rv Herakles reclining left. HN 2167 7.78 grms Photo NAC Auction 82 Lot 30 <span style="color: #ff0000">THIS IS NOT MY COIN</span> [ATTACH=full]1486466[/ATTACH]As can clearly be seen this coin has a marvelous obverse. The head of Hera is well executed and expression of the face exhibits a level of serenity that very noticeable. The hair is finely detailed and the features on the face are all well executed. Even though the coin does suffer from some issues I would have to say that this coin is an example of "Fine style"</p><p> Less so on this one even though it is my coin. The type is same as above except that the weight is 7.71 grms 20mm Photo by W. Hansen[ATTACH=full]1486485[/ATTACH]</p><p>This coin is very similar to the one pictured above though not quite as successful as the first coin. The mouth is rendered less skillfully than the first coin.</p><p>Following up is this example Again the information is the same however the dates given are 400-325 BC 7.63 grms 21 mm CNG Triton XXII Lot 99 I sure hope I am not stepping on anyone's toes here.[ATTACH=full]1486476[/ATTACH]<span style="color: #ff0000">THIS IS NOT MY COIN </span> Okay compared to the first coin the engraving on this coin is not as good. The proportions of the head are not ideal and the engraving of the hair is again not as good. Poor Hera looks wall eyed. Now as a caveat I will note that the execution of these 3/4 facing head portraits have to be the most difficult images to execute properly. There are just so many things that needed to be perfectly rendered or else the whole composition ends up looking bad. However I hope with this rather long winded and inadequate explanation I have given some insights into the problem of "Fine Style"[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Terence Cheesman, post: 8376453, member: 86498"]The question of fine style can be an issue because in essence the answer is; "I know it when I see it". The term "fine style" suggests that the die engraver used his skill to produce an image that is superior to most of the type that are issued from that mint at that time. This is more often seen on Greek coins as the differences in style can be quite dramatic. In way of illustration. Kroton Ar Nomos 400-375 BC Obv Head of Hera slightly facing to the right. Rv Herakles reclining left. HN 2167 7.78 grms Photo NAC Auction 82 Lot 30 [COLOR=#ff0000]THIS IS NOT MY COIN[/COLOR] [ATTACH=full]1486466[/ATTACH]As can clearly be seen this coin has a marvelous obverse. The head of Hera is well executed and expression of the face exhibits a level of serenity that very noticeable. The hair is finely detailed and the features on the face are all well executed. Even though the coin does suffer from some issues I would have to say that this coin is an example of "Fine style" Less so on this one even though it is my coin. The type is same as above except that the weight is 7.71 grms 20mm Photo by W. Hansen[ATTACH=full]1486485[/ATTACH] This coin is very similar to the one pictured above though not quite as successful as the first coin. The mouth is rendered less skillfully than the first coin. Following up is this example Again the information is the same however the dates given are 400-325 BC 7.63 grms 21 mm CNG Triton XXII Lot 99 I sure hope I am not stepping on anyone's toes here.[ATTACH=full]1486476[/ATTACH][COLOR=#ff0000]THIS IS NOT MY COIN [/COLOR] Okay compared to the first coin the engraving on this coin is not as good. The proportions of the head are not ideal and the engraving of the hair is again not as good. Poor Hera looks wall eyed. Now as a caveat I will note that the execution of these 3/4 facing head portraits have to be the most difficult images to execute properly. There are just so many things that needed to be perfectly rendered or else the whole composition ends up looking bad. However I hope with this rather long winded and inadequate explanation I have given some insights into the problem of "Fine Style"[/QUOTE]
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