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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Sallent, post: 2311410, member: 76194&quot;]Well, I think I finally have a genuine &quot;problem coin&quot; or two. As you can see, this Maximian radiate suffered from corrosion near the mouth area of the bust while it was burried. However, the corision appears to have happened many centuries ago, because it is now completely covered over by an even thick layer of natural green patina which also covers the rest of the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>However, despite this &quot;problem&quot; look at that reverse and the amazing details on the Emperor&#039;s face and uniform, and on Jupiter. That more than makes up for any ancient cosmetic issues on the obverse.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]465904[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, this one is technically a &quot;problem coin&quot; too. A beautiful example of a Scaurus denarius, but one has to admit it does have some strike problems around the edges. The dies failed to properly strike the flan for one reason or another...either due to damage of the die or maybe an improper strike. Who knows? You can see the weakness by Aretas&#039; hand where the wreath is supposed to be, and also around the chariot&#039;s area on the reverse. Either way, I can life with that minor problem and this is still one of my favorite coins in my collection.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]465905[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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