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<p>[QUOTE="dougsmit, post: 5412466, member: 19463"]Frank does take extra care with Sasanians. Perhaps he has had some problems in the past. I note there is a lot of difference in metal soundness over the series. Peroz are generally tough and thick while Yazdgard II seem more often chipped than not. Extra care with a Vahran is warranted. I have seen more that one that have repaired holes which I believe may have been done before striking. Good flan preparation is an art and not all mint operations cared. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1234561[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1234560[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Considering the huge number of mints and dates, being a Sasanian specialist would be a serious undertaking. I enjoy the ones I have but realize there are thousands I will never see.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="dougsmit, post: 5412466, member: 19463"]Frank does take extra care with Sasanians. Perhaps he has had some problems in the past. I note there is a lot of difference in metal soundness over the series. Peroz are generally tough and thick while Yazdgard II seem more often chipped than not. Extra care with a Vahran is warranted. I have seen more that one that have repaired holes which I believe may have been done before striking. Good flan preparation is an art and not all mint operations cared. [ATTACH=full]1234561[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1234560[/ATTACH] Considering the huge number of mints and dates, being a Sasanian specialist would be a serious undertaking. I enjoy the ones I have but realize there are thousands I will never see.[/QUOTE]
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