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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Sallent, post: 3070745, member: 76194&quot;]Some of you may remember my current Claudius As:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]771584[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve had it now for a year, and while nice, I&#039;ve always felt the portrait of Claudius could be improved on, as well as perhaps the strength of the legends on the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Well, let me show you it&#039;s possible replacement. I need your advise, worthy successor or not? <b>I will only be keeping one and the other will be sold off.</b></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]771585[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is why I think the second coin is an improvement...let me know if you agree with this or not:</p><p><br /></p><p>1. Portrait of the second coin is more life-like&nbsp; and is closer in likeness compared to the known statues of Claudius. Ie. It has better style.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. The obverse and reverse legends on the second one are a little easier to read (particularly the name Claudius, as well as the writing in the reverse.)</p><p><br /></p><p>3. The die break on the obverse of coin #2, on the reverse of Claudius&#039; head, adds more numismatics interest as it is a good example of ancient mint production damage (which makes for more interesting coffee table talk about this coin).</p><p><br /></p><p>Well, what say you? Be honest, I&#039;m asking for your opinions. Also, feel free to post your coins of Claudius.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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