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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 1079253, member: 19463&quot;]A thunderbolt would suggest Jupiter but the lack of one does not mean it is not the god.&nbsp; Compare this reverse showing Jupiter (right) and the Emperor (left).&nbsp; As a rule on Roman coins, gods wear fewer clothes while people are dressed.&nbsp; There are some dressed gods but rarely undressed people.&nbsp; On lower grade coins or those struck by mints with poor style, details are not always clear but the Antioch mint coins above or the Siscia here allow the distinction between the three figures.&nbsp; The emperor is dressed, Jupiter wears a cloak at most and Hercules carries a club and lion skin.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Many coins we buy are lower grade and don&#039;t allow us to see the fine details that were on the dies.&nbsp; When we pay extra for nicer coins, we should be able to expect better details.&nbsp; While I like the remaining silver of the OP coin, the good strike is what makes it special.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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