Is It an Upgrade - Or Am I Just Obsessed?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Bing, Feb 14, 2018.

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  1. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I don' think I would go so far as to calling it Diogenes syndrome. :wacky:
     
    Bing, Feb 15, 2018
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  3. TJC

    TJC Well-Known Member

    Nice one Bing!!
     
    TJC, Feb 15, 2018
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  4. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    Looks like you did good
     
    Cheech9712, Feb 16, 2018
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  5. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    The details are clearer on the new coin, but there are less of them.
    What do the ancient collectors feel about these misstrikes?
     
    Michael K, Feb 16, 2018
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  6. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter**

    I actually like the dramatic off-center strike - it really adds character and it reminds us that these coins were struck in traveling mints under presumably very primitive conditions. Besides, the devices that are on the planchet are all well defined.
    A definite keeper!

    ps- I also have a tendency to buy upgrades to coins I already have with a type that I like, (and keep all of them).
     
    Eduard, Feb 16, 2018
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  7. RAGNAROK

    RAGNAROK Naebody chaws me wi impunitY

    Roman Legionensis Syndrome... Anyway, Sir, I´ll volunteer for to do the "cleaning", Sir... for free!... ;):smuggrin:
     
    RAGNAROK, Feb 16, 2018
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  8. hoth2

    hoth2 Well-Known Member

    Looks like an upgrade to me. The off-centeredness leaves the most interesting parts on-flan, and so just gives your coin the hand-made charm that makes ancients so fun.
     
    hoth2, Feb 16, 2018
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