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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Mikey Zee, post: 2300755, member: 72818&quot;]Well, they are ancient and <b>&#039;dark&#039; </b>and seem appropriate at this time<b>....</b>..and they are an addition, or up-grade to what I already have. I chose to post these two now since I have noticed several members who think cleaning this gorgeous blackish patina down to the shiny metal beneath is preferable than leaving them as they became after being buried for so many centuries&nbsp; I LOVE them as they are and would NEVER consider removing that &#039;badge of antiquity&#039;.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sestertius of Julia Mamaea; RIC 705</p><p>IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA</p><p>Diademed, draped bust right</p><p>VENVS VICTRIX S C</p><p>Venus standing, holding helmet and scepter, shield at feet</p><p>[ATTACH=full]462306[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Heavy Dupondius of Faustina; RIC 1639</p><p>FAVSTINA AVGVSTA</p><p>Draped bust right</p><p>FECVNDITAS S C</p><p>Fecunditas standing right, holding long scepter and infant on outstretched hand.</p><p><br /></p><p>BTW: Has anyone determined WHO that infant represents????</p><p>[ATTACH=full]462307[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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