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<p>[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 4349008, member: 110226"]As far as your Zeugitana is concerned, weight information is important, along with dimension (in mm). </p><p><br /></p><p>Also, your coin has some stylistic differences compared to Alegandron's coin. The horse, in particular, on the reverse of your coin seems stiff, poorly engraved and not very natural in appearance. The horse's head is very odd.</p><p><br /></p><p>On the obverse, the denticles around the portrait fade in and out. One the other example, the denticles remain consistent, merging in the flan where less pressure was applied during the striking process. There are also differences between the two portraits.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now there might be more than one die for this issue (very likely actually), and I am not at all familiar with this type. </p><p><br /></p><p>I would be very cautious buying a coin of this type online, and I would certainly lean towards purchasing from an established, reputable dealer or auction firm. Check out VCoins and MA Shops. Also auction firms such as Harlan Berk, CNG, Roma and others occasionally have these coins available. </p><p><br /></p><p>Take your time and do research, research, research.</p><p><br /></p><p>Knowledge is golden.....[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 4349008, member: 110226"]As far as your Zeugitana is concerned, weight information is important, along with dimension (in mm). Also, your coin has some stylistic differences compared to Alegandron's coin. The horse, in particular, on the reverse of your coin seems stiff, poorly engraved and not very natural in appearance. The horse's head is very odd. On the obverse, the denticles around the portrait fade in and out. One the other example, the denticles remain consistent, merging in the flan where less pressure was applied during the striking process. There are also differences between the two portraits. Now there might be more than one die for this issue (very likely actually), and I am not at all familiar with this type. I would be very cautious buying a coin of this type online, and I would certainly lean towards purchasing from an established, reputable dealer or auction firm. Check out VCoins and MA Shops. Also auction firms such as Harlan Berk, CNG, Roma and others occasionally have these coins available. Take your time and do research, research, research. Knowledge is golden.....[/QUOTE]
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