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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 3447050, member: 19463&quot;]The coins are far better Each of those coins has something to recommend it but I am sure not everyone would agree with my definitions of what makes them special.&nbsp; The Caracalla is a special date.&nbsp; The Commodus has legend loss that obscures what I consider to be a better than average type.&nbsp; The Domna is a fine example from a branch mint.&nbsp; The Aurelius is more clear than many of that period.&nbsp; I see the Lucilla as mostly of interest just from being a Lucilla but that is something in itself.</p><p><br /></p><p>The photos are OK but the lighting is harsh.&nbsp; The Caracalla is overexposed.&nbsp; I might try bouncing the light off of a wall/white card rather than sending it directly just to see if the softer light smooths things out to good advantage.&nbsp; Digital photos allow 256 levels of brightness from dark to light in each of three colors.&nbsp; Level 256 (brightest) is best reserved for specular highlights and avoided over large patches which look blank.&nbsp; Criticisms aside, your images make it clear that the coins are what they are and are a very fine beginning for a collection.&nbsp; Thank you for joining the CT Ancients family.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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