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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 7904100, member: 19463&quot;]22.&nbsp; I always liked the coins that showed the emperor and his wife (or anyone else - see my #8 above).&nbsp; My coin for day 22 is my favorite with Septimius and Julia Domna. It is AE35 from Stratonicea, Caria, has a nice green patina and standing figure of Hekate (not the kind of girl you introduce to the folks?).&nbsp; A very ragged hole was dug (not drilled or punched) removing what we assume was once a small countermark commonly seen on these coins.&nbsp; Why?&nbsp; Was the mark considered offensive? Was it of Caracalla and hated by Geta supporters or of Geta in compliance with Caracalla&#039;s orders that his images be destroyed.&nbsp; We can never know.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [ATTACH=full]1364634[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>The &#039;back-up&#039; coin is the same type but minus the hole. It shows a circular countermark of a bust facing right.&nbsp; I need to upgrade my back-up coin to make the point more clearly.&nbsp; </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1364633[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>While not of Septimius and, therefore, not appropriate for this thread, is a Caracalla and Plautilla coin of this same city showing a clear strike of a similar countermark.&nbsp; You will see these identified in different ways by different &#039;experts&#039;.&nbsp; Who is it? I do not know.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1364635[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>This city is also famous for its coins with Geta removed discussed here several times in the past.&nbsp; Again, not a coin of Septimius, this makes the point that you really need to study entire issues of a time and place.&nbsp; All these coins were issued &#039;under&#039; Septimius even if his face is not on the coin. Most of them show the round countermark that is &#039;missing&#039; on my coin for today. When was it applied?&nbsp; When was it removed?&nbsp; Why?</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1364636[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I really like the big bronzes of Stratoninea.&nbsp; They come with interesting reverses and good workmanship. The better looking ones are rarely even approaching high grade.&nbsp; Today&#039;s coin is pretty nice --- if you like holes.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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