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Message:: [QUOTE="Gil-galad, post: 1631607, member: 44154"]I have glanced at more than a few of these coins but am not real familiar with the Colonia Nemausus coins to the point of knowing all these variations. At present, these coins are way beyond my monthly budget, but I could save for several months and perhaps obtain one if I wished. It's difficult to say which one I'd prefer because on one coin I might like the color of one coin better than the other. On another, the obverse portraits might be less worn and have a better engraving style than another. The crocodile has nice details on the reverse, but the obverse isn't as good. Some legends are worn, etc. Although, the way it is for me. I like the color of #2 better than the rest, assuming that your photo has the color right on, compared to in-hand. I like the engraving style of #3 (from left) better than the others, but the patina looks rather thin. #4 has a solid patina and I like the Augustus portrait, as it seems less worn than Agrippa on the left side. You can find decent coins from $100 and up, now days. #1 - F+ Nice obverse, not so good reverse. #2 - VF- Nice obverse. Reverse is also detailed. #3 - VF - Perhaps overcleaned a bit but a coin with details. #4 - F+ - Nice patina and is heavily worn in places. That's my opinion and all that I can think of right now. I haven't been collecting for too long so, certainly not an expert on it.[/QUOTE]