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<p>[QUOTE="David Atherton, post: 3321510, member: 82616"]I recently posted a thread about my new Titus Pax sestertius <a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/fine-style-can-overcome-almost-anything.331405/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/fine-style-can-overcome-almost-anything.331405/">https://www.cointalk.com/threads/fine-style-can-overcome-almost-anything.331405/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Although the coin is in very fine style it's also somewhat worn. The discussion in the thread raised some questions about style versus condition. So, I am curious to know what folks on CT prefer. Personally, I'm a sucker for an F or VF in superb style over an EF coin in average style. However, there is no right or wrong answer!</p><p><br /></p><p>A Titus denarius in average condition and fine style. Give me one of these any day!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]880474[/ATTACH]<b>Titus</b></p><p>AR Denarius, 3.35g</p><p>Rome Mint, 80 AD</p><p>RIC 123 (C). BMC 60. RSC 311.</p><p>Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, l.</p><p>Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P; Seat, draped; above, semicircular frame with three crescents</p><p>Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="David Atherton, post: 3321510, member: 82616"]I recently posted a thread about my new Titus Pax sestertius [url]https://www.cointalk.com/threads/fine-style-can-overcome-almost-anything.331405/[/url] Although the coin is in very fine style it's also somewhat worn. The discussion in the thread raised some questions about style versus condition. So, I am curious to know what folks on CT prefer. Personally, I'm a sucker for an F or VF in superb style over an EF coin in average style. However, there is no right or wrong answer! A Titus denarius in average condition and fine style. Give me one of these any day! [ATTACH=full]880474[/ATTACH][B]Titus[/B] AR Denarius, 3.35g Rome Mint, 80 AD RIC 123 (C). BMC 60. RSC 311. Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, l. Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P; Seat, draped; above, semicircular frame with three crescents Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection.[/QUOTE]
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