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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 1427419, member: 19463&quot;]I find interesting the fact that any example of the modern coins shown will do to represent their type but many of the ancients shown were not anywhere close to being the best or even average representatives of their type.&nbsp; Since each ancient die was cut individually (not hubbed as is the modern practice) it is always the case that some dies are better art than others.&nbsp; Many collectors of ancients fail to realize that fact and only some are willing to pay extra for coins of the finest style within their group.&nbsp; A great example is in the heads of Arathusa used by Syracuse where she changes hairstyle and smile with every die.&nbsp; Some work better than others.&nbsp; In most cases I personally find modern coins ugly and &#039;modern&#039; but there are some (the Nevada quarter is one) that strike me as well done considering the limitations of relief placed on modern coin designers.&nbsp; Obviously there are some out there that consider &#039;modern&#039; better.&nbsp; All I can suggest is that we all collect what we prefer.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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