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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Dafydd, post: 8237022, member: 86815&quot;]That&#039;s interesting thank you. I noticed the mention of Messina in the link you sent&nbsp; and that the region is renowned for earthquakes. I researched the 19th Century Earthquake Disaster quite extensively many years ago as I had a group of medals to a Naval officer who assisted in the disaster relief. The Italians struck the medal and it was issued to foreign nationals. I also learnt that mid 2nd Century the Romans suspended the taxation of citizens of the region for 10 years&nbsp; because of a Volcanic Eruption at Etna that caused extensive damage. </p><p>Your coin has a very similar patina to mine and it makes me wonder if it was made from the same batch of metal or these were part of a hoard.</p><p>I like your coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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