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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 3178265, member: 19463&quot;]The thing I find interesting about Flavian Imperial bronzes is the fabric variations as they relate to both types and denominations.&nbsp; There are broadly struck sestertii that seem a leftover from the 68-69 rulers and some smaller and chunkier.&nbsp; There are dupondii lacking radiate crowns.&nbsp; I know from your denarius postings that you are a great deal more interested in the dating devices than I am but I would hope your look into the AE will include fabric.</p><p><br /></p><p>Green patina makes this radiate, chunky flan dupondius harder to diagnose.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]818367[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>This thin spread flan orichalcum dupondius benefits from showing its color since it has a laurel wreath but is too light to be a sestertius.&nbsp; </p><p>[ATTACH=full]818368[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>I enjoy my low grade sestertius from the early period when they were still making sestertii of impressive heft.&nbsp; In mint state, this would be a great coin despite its common type. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]818369[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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